The scene explodes before your eyes: a bullfight, but rendered with a raw, visceral energy that transcends mere depiction. Goya's masterful use of etching allows the details to emerge like ghosts from the paper—the rippling muscles of the bull, the precarious balance of the rider, the dust motes dancing in the arena's light. You can almost hear the roar of the crowd, the snorting of the animals, the sharp crack of the rejones. The composition is a whirlwind of motion; the bull's horns thrusting upward, the rider leaning back, clinging desperately to his mount. The contrast between the dark, powerful bull and the light-clad rider amplifies the drama. It's a stark, unflinching portrayal of human courage and the brutality of the spectacle, leaving the viewer with a sense of awe and unease in equal measure.