Den kraftfulde Rendon stanger en tyr med lansen, udfaldet, der forårsagede hans død i arenaen i Madrid 1815 - 1816

Francisco de Goya created this etching, depicting the death of the bullfighter Rendon in the Madrid arena, without a specific date. Goya lived through turbulent times marked by social upheaval, war, and political change. Here, the artist presents a bullfight as both a spectacle and a tragedy, capturing the emotional intensity of the moment, with the crowd bearing witness to the fatal encounter. The piece raises questions about the glamorization of violence, the relationship between humans and animals, and the cost of tradition. The scene is rendered with a rawness that reflects the brutality and the human cost involved. Goya seems less interested in glorifying the event and more intent on exploring its darker, unsettling aspects. The dramatic composition and stark contrasts contribute to the image’s emotional power and underscore its themes of death, risk, and human vulnerability.