Origen de los arpones o banderillas (Origin of the Harpoons or Banderillas)

Francisco Goya

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a bullfight scene. It shows a matador facing a bull inside an arena, with the matador holding a cape in front of the bull. The drawing is highly detailed, showing the textures of the bull's fur and the garments of the matador. In the background, a wooden barrier separates the action from an audience. The arena floor is simply rendered, emphasizing the confrontation between the matador and the bull.