Juanito Apiñani in de arena van Madrid 1811 - 1816

"Juanito Apiñani in de arena van Madrid" is an etching by Francisco Goya, created between 1811 and 1816. This print captures a dramatic moment from a bullfight, showcasing the agility of the bullfighter, Juanito Apiñani, as he evades the charging bull by leaping onto a pole. The print, part of Goya's renowned "Tauromaquia" series, provides a glimpse into the artist's fascination with the brutality and spectacle of bullfighting, a popular pastime in 19th-century Spain. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.