Picador valt een stier aan in de stierenvechtersarena van Carretera de Aragon te Madrid c. 1880 - 1890

This photograph, taken by Juan Laurent in the late 19th century, captures a thrilling moment from a bullfight in Madrid. It shows a picador, a mounted bullfighter, prodding a bull with a lance. The scene is captured in great detail, with the crowds of spectators and the bullring in the background. Laurent was known for his pioneering work in photojournalism, and this photograph is a testament to his ability to document the excitement of this popular Spanish tradition.