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The Spoliarium is a painting by Filipino painter Juan Luna. Luna, working on canvas, spent eight months completing the painting which depicts dying gladiators. The painting was submitted by Luna to the Exposición Nacional de Bellas Artes in 1884 in Madrid, where it garnered the first gold medal (out of three). The … See more
At a gathering of Filipino expatriates in Madrid, José Rizal enthusiastically toasted the triumphs his two compatriots had achieved, the other being Félix Hidalgo who won a silver medal, calling it "fresh proof of racial equality". See more
Existing versions of the Spoliarium
Philippine historians Ambeth Ocampo and Santiago Albano Pilar have stated that there are at least four known versions of the Spoliarium that exist with the much larger 1884 version being in the collection of the National … See moreIn 1885, the painting was bought (while still in Paris) by the provincial government of Barcelona for 20,000 pesetas, after being exhibited in Rome, Madrid, and Paris. It was … See more
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Spoliarium By Juan Luna Analysis, Description, And …
WEBJul 28, 2021 · Learn about the history, style, and message of Spoliarium, a famous painting by Filipino artist Juan Luna. The painting depicts the aftermath of a gladiator fight and reflects the colonial situation of the …
Spoliarium by Juan Luna - Top 8 Facts
- It was painted in the 1880s by a renowned Filipino painter and political …
- It depicts a gladiator being dragged out of an ancient Roman arena. The …
- The painting won a gold medal at a prestigious event in Madrid. Juan Luna …
- It was an important painting in the decade leading up to the Philippine …
- It inspired José Rizal to write the most important novel in Philippine history. …
A perspective on Juan Luna’s Spoliarium (1884) - Medium
WEBJun 9, 2021 · Still considered to be one of the greatest artwork from a Filipino artist, Spoliarium is Juan Luna's form of awakening; the symbolism of the Filipino people's …
‘Spoliarium’ by Juan Luna (1884) - Lifestyle.INQ
WEBDec 2, 2020 · Learn about the largest painting in the Philippines, which depicts the Roman Colosseum basement where fallen gladiators were thrown. The painting is also an allegory for the state of the Philippines …
Spoliarium by Juan Luna - Medium
WEBMar 12, 2015 · Spoliarium is a Latin word referring to the basement of the Roman Colosseum where the fallen and dying gladiators are dumped and devoid of their worldly possessions.
The Spoliarium by Filipino painter Juan Luna
WEBMay 25, 2024 · Learn about the history and significance of The Spoliarium, the largest and most famous painting in the Philippines, by Juan Luna. The painting depicts dying …
7 of Juan Luna's Most Intriguing Works: Spoliarium, …
WEBThere is a spate of life-grappling stories that surround Juan Luna, one of the Philippines' most celebrated artists. The trail he left behind in the field of arts and culture has been lavished by much recognition and scrutiny. In …
"Spoliarium" by Juan Luna (1884), contributed by …
WEBJan 16, 2024 · “Spoliarium” is a famous artwork by the Filipino painter Juan Luna in 1884. The “spoliarium” was the place where Roman gladiators were stripped of their armor after defeat in the amphitheatre. …
Luna y Novicio, Juan - The Collection - Museo Nacional del Prado
WEBSpoliarium presents one of the most controversial aspects of this well-known Roman contest: the fate that awaits the gladiators defeated in the arena after the spectacle.
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