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Challenge of Martincho in the arena of Zaragoza
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Challenge of Martincho in the arena of Zaragoza

Francisco de Goya · 1811 - 1816 · etching; drypoint; aquatint; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The bullfighter Martincho sitting on the point of a chair in the arena, with his legs chained. In his left hand he holds a hat, in his right hand a sword. A bull, let in through the opening in the arena, runs towards the bullfighter.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printbullfightbull-fighter, toreadorZaragoza
Credit lineUitdaging van Martincho in de arena van Zaragosa. 1811 - 1816. Francisco de Goya. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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