Un caballero espanol en plaza quebrando rejoncillos sin auxilio de los chulos (A Spanish Mounted Knight in the Ring Breaking Short Spears without the Help of Assistants)

Francisco Goya

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a horseman confronting a bull in a ring. The scene depicts a person on horseback grappling with a charging bull within an enclosed area resembling an arena or bullring. The horse appears startled as it attempts to dodge or turn away from the bull. The composition includes a background wall with a crowd of onlookers observing the action from the stands, adding depth and context to the setting. The lines and shading bring a sense of motion and tension to the image, capturing the dramatic interaction between the bull and the rider.