Los moros establecidos en Espana, prescindiendo de las supersticiones de su Alcoran, adoptaron esta caza y arte, y lancean un toro en el campo (The Moors Settled in Spain, Giving up the Superstitions of the Koran, Adopted This Art of Hunting, and Spear a Bull in the Open)

Francisco Goya

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an encounter with a bull. Three individuals are engaged in a confrontation with the bull. Two figures are advancing towards the bull, one holding a sword and the other a shield. The bull faces off against these two figures. On the right, a horse is rearing or falling, partially obscured. Another person is on the ground in front of the bull and horse. The scene conveys movement and tension, with the bull at the center of the turmoil. Strong contrasts and dynamic positioning evoke action and danger.