GOYA drawing

I did this tattoo at Visions of Ecstasy, and it’s an exact reproduction of a drawing by Francisco Goya—Two Men Fighting, from Album F, made sometime between 1812 and 1820.

Not a reinterpretation or loose version—we followed the original line for line, staying completely faithful to Goya’s hand.

The drawing itself is stripped down: just two figures, frozen mid-motion, caught in this raw, almost violent moment. No background, no context—just pure movement and emotion. That’s what struck me. Goya’s brushwork feels fast, urgent, like he was trying to pin down something slipping away. That sense of immediacy is what I wanted to carry into the tattoo.

Some images don’t need a lot of explanation. This is one of them. The tension speaks for itself. Even after more than 200 years, it still feels alive. Still says something real about conflict, instinct, survival. It’s brutal, yes—but also beautiful in its honesty. And I love being able to bring that kind of timeless energy into the skin.

Jorge