What is the masterpiece of Juan Luna?

Answer 1

Juan Luna (23 October 1857-December 7 1899) was a Filipino painter known for such works as Spoliarium and Pacto de Sangre ("The Blood Compact").

Early Life

After receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree from Ateneo Municipal de Manila, Luna enrolled in Escuela Nautica (Naval Academy) where he took lessons from the prominent painting teacher Lorenzo Guerrero. Guerrero, impressed by Luna's ability, encouraged Luna to travel to Spain to further his painting abilities.

In 1877 Luna left for Europe. In Spain, Luna entered Escuela de Bellas Artes de San Fernando. Luna grew tired of the school's teaching methods and dropped out. He traveled to Rome with a friend from Escuela de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Don Alejo Vera. It was after visiting Rome, and discovering the Renaissance painters that Luna became a master artist.

Master Painter

In 1881 Luna earned a pension scholarship from the Spanish government. In exchange, Luna was to create a painting that encapsulated Philippine history. 3 years later, Luna finished Spoliarium and sent it to the Spanish government.

Luna became famous. He befriended the King of Spain, and moved to Paris to open his own studio. For the next couple years, Luna would create many works and win many awards in the process.

Final Years

In 1891 Luna returned to the Philippines. In 1896, during the Philippine Revolution, Luna was arrested for involvement with a rebel army. He was pardoned by Spain, and released from prison. He traveled back to Europe, and was elected to a position in the Philippine revolutionary government. After the revolution ended, Luna returned to the Philippines. It was there that Luna died at the age of 42 from a heart attack.

Answer 2

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