Bullfight Collection (#9)

Greetings from Tijuana, in Old Mexico Postcard. ca. 1950, Greetings from Tijuana, in Old Mexico Postcard

Bullfight in Antique Arena, 1552. Oil on canvas. Maerten van Heemskerck (1498-1574) Dutch Mannerist painter

A Village Bullfight, 1812-1814. Francisco Goya (1746-1828) Spanish painter and printmaker. Bullfighting, a traditional spectator sport of Spain, Portugal

View of old bullring, Trujillo, Caceres Province, Extremadura, Spain, April

Bullfighting, Matador with muleta, fighting bull impaled with banderillas in bullring, Tercio de muerte stage of bullfight, Spain, september

Bullfighting, Banderillero with banderillas, fighting bull from horseback in bullring, Corrida de rejones, Medina del Campo, Valladolid, Castile-Leon, Northern Spain, september

Bullfighting, Matador with cape, fighting bull impaled with banderillas in bullring, Medina del Campo, Valladolid, Castile-Leon, Northern Spain, september

Bullfighting, mules dragging dead bull out of bullring, Spain, september

Horse, foal, breed used in bullfighting, standing in dehesa habitat, Salamanca, Castile and Leon, Spain, september

Domestic Cattle, Spanish Fighting Bull, cow and calves, standing in dehesa, Salamanca, Castile and Leon, Spain, september

Domestic Cattle, Spanish Fighting Bull, bull, standing in dehesa habitat, Salamanca, Castile and Leon, Spain, september

Domestic Cattle, Spanish Fighting Bull, two bulls, calling, standing and resting in dehesa habitat, Salamanca, Castile and Leon, Spain, september

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"Capturing the Essence of Bullfight: A Glimpse into Spain's Rich Tradition" Step into the world of bullfighting, where bravery and artistry intertwine in a mesmerizing spectacle. This captivating painting, known as the restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace of Minos at Knossos, takes us back to ancient times when this tradition first emerged. In Valencia's Plaza de Toros, we witness a face-to-face encounter between matador and bull. With a wave of his red cape, the matador commands attention as he dances with danger. The barbed sticks pierce through the bull's flesh, symbolizing both strength and vulnerability. The adrenaline-filled chase continues in Algeciras, depicted in vibrant watercolors on paper. Every stroke captures the intensity and raw emotion that fills the air during these events. Jerez de la Frontera showcases another thrilling bullfight in Cadiz Province, Andalusia – a region deeply rooted in this age-old tradition. Erected proudly outside Seville's Plaza de toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballeria stands an equestrian statue paying homage to those who have dedicated their lives to mastering this dangerous art form. Nearby is another tribute - a statue honoring Toreador Manolo Montoliu - serving as a reminder of past triumphs and sacrifices made within these hallowed grounds. Madrid's Bullring Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas offers an exterior view that exudes grandeur and history. It serves as one of Spain's most iconic venues for showcasing this beloved sport to enthusiastic crowds year after year. Traveling across continents brings us to Medellin, Colombia’s La Macarena Stadium where picadores bend down fearlessly towards raging horns – an act that epitomizes courage beyond measure. Tilework adorning walls tells stories too.