Foolishness of the Little Bulls | Francisco de Goya | 1820 19th Century surrounded by family and villagers

surrounded by family and villagers whose quiet gestures and bowed heads convey shock

This haunting scene shows a pale

The foreground shows wet cobblestone streets reflecting the soft glow of gas lamps and building windows

highlighting Schneider's fascination with the dichotomy of good and evil

Foolishness of the Little Bulls | Francisco de Goya | 1820 19th Century surrounded by family and villagersThis illustration, titled "Foolishness of the Little Bulls", is part of Francisco de Goya's famous series, La Tauromaquia (circa 1820). The artwork depicts a dynamic and somewhat chaotic scene of young bulls engaging in a wild skirmish. Goya uses intense contrast and intricate linework to emphasize the movement and the energy of the animals. The theme satirizes human folly, as the young bulls frantic behaviour mirrors impulsive and irrational actions