Pedro Romero
- Artist
- Francisco Goya
- Date
- 1795
- Style
- Romanticism
- Genre
- Portrait
- Location
- Kimbell Art Museum
The portrait of Pedro Romero encapsulates the ethos of the famed Spanish bullfighter, Pedro Romero Martínez, who belonged to the illustrious Romero family in Ronda. The painting captures Romero's enchanting stoicism and elegance as a formidable figure in the bullfighting circuit. The aesthetic sensibility of the portrait is greatly influenced by the principles of Romanticism, marked by intense emotional expression and a deep appreciation for the sublime nature of human experiences and endeavors. This portrait stands as a testament to the dangerous allure of bullfighting and the romantic daring of those who dared to engage in such a formidable vocation.
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