La Tauromaquia Collection (#2)

Plate 19 of the Tauromaquia : Another madness of his in the same ring. 1816

Plate 18 of the Tauromaquia : The daring of Martincho in the ring at Saragossa, 1816

Plate 13 of the Tauromaquia : A Spanish mounted knight in the ring breaking short spears without the help of assistants, , 1816

Plate 16 of the Tauromaquia : The same man throws a bull in the ring at Madrid. 1816

Plate 14 from the Tauromaquia : The very skillful student of Falces, wrapped in his cape, tricks the bull with the play of his body. 1816

Plate 9 of the Tauromaquia : A Spanish knight kills the bull after having lost his horse. 1816

Plate 8 of the Tauromaquia : A Moor caught by the bull in the ring, 1816

Plate 1 from The Tauromaquia : The way in which the ancient Spaniards hunted bulls on horseback in the open country, 1816

Plate 2 of the Tauromaquia : Another way of hunting on foot, 1816

Plate C: The dogs let loose on the bull. ca. 1816. Creator: Francisco Goya
Plate C: The dogs let loose on the bull. ca. 1816

Plate 33 from the Tauromaquia : The unlucky death of Pepe Illo in the ring at Madrid. 1816

Plate 27 from the Tauromaquia : The celebrated picador, Fernando del Toro, draws the fierce beast on with his pike, 1816

Plate 23 from the Tauromaquia : Mariano Ceballos, alias the Indian
Plate 23 from the Tauromaquia :Mariano Ceballos, alias the Indian, kills the bull from his horse. 1816

Plate 21 from the Tauromaquia : Dreadful events in the front rows of the ring at Madrid and death of the mayor of Torrejon, 1816

Plate 20 from the Tauromaquia : The agility and audacity of Juanito Apiñ
Plate 20 from the Tauromaquia :The agility and audacity of Juanito Apinani in [the ring] at Madrid. 1816

Plate 12 from the Tauromaquia : The crowd hamstrings the bull with lances, sickles, banderillas and other arms. 1816

Plate 11 from the Tauromaquia : The Cid campeador spearing another bull. 1816

Plate 10 from La Tauromaquia : Charles V spearing a bull in the ring at Valladolid, 1816

Plate 6 from The Tauromaquia : The Moors make a different play in the ring calling the
Plate 6 from The Tauromaquia :The Moors make a different play in the ring calling the bull with their burnous. 1816

Plate 5 from The Tauromaquia : The spirited Moor Gazul is the first to spear bulls according to the rules, 1816

Plate 8 from the Tauromaquia : A moor caught by the bull in the ring, ca. 1816

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"La Tauromaquia: A Glimpse into the Art of Bullfighting" Step into the captivating world of "La Tauromaquia, " a centuries-old tradition that combines bravery, skill, and spectacle. In plate 25 of "The Art of Bullfighting, " published in 1816 as an etching, we witness the intense action unfold as dogs are released to challenge the mighty bull. The tension is palpable. Plate 17 showcases another intriguing aspect of this art form – the Moors strategically employ donkeys as a barrier against the charging bull. Its horns have been tipped with balls, adding an element of danger and excitement to this daring defense technique. Mariano Ceballos, a skilled student from Falces born in 1709, mesmerizes us in plate 14. Wrapped in his cape, he effortlessly deceives the powerful beast with his body movements alone, and is a testament to his mastery over both mind and muscle. In plate 24, we encounter Mariano Ceballos once again but mounted on a bull this time. With sheer strength and determination, he breaks short spears within Madrid's ring – showcasing not only his courage but also highlighting the physical demands placed upon these matadors. Even royalty has partaken in this grand spectacle. Plate 10 depicts Charles V himself – Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain – thrusting his spear into a formidable bull at Valladolid's ring. This image reminds us that bullfighting transcends social boundaries; it is an art enjoyed by all walks of life. Pedro Romero takes center stage in plate 30 as he fearlessly faces off against a halted bull. With precision and grace, he executes what can only be described as an awe-inspiring kill - demonstrating why he remains one of history's most celebrated matadors.