Goya mastered etching with bold figurative realism and narrative depth, creating black and white prints that share the same dramatic tonal contrast and historical storytelling seen in this Manet work. His equestrian and military subjects also align closely with the Spanish master tradition Manet was directly referencing.

This etching is a direct study after Velázquez, making his figurative compositions and equestrian court scenes the most immediate visual parallel to this specific piece. His treatment of Spanish cavaliers and courtly figures in loose, confident brushwork directly inspired the composition Manet translated into print.