A Filipino painter, Juan Luna.
Spoliarium was created in 1884.
Spoliarium is an 1884 painting by the Filipino artist Juan Luna.
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Filipino artist Juan Luna
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The Spoliarium is a large painting created by Filipino artist Juan Luna in 1884. It depicts fallen gladiators being dragged out of the Roman Colosseum. The painting is made using oil on canvas.
Juan Luna
Juan Luna in 1884.He Drew it as a sign in the Spain's abuses on the Filipino people.
a Spoliarium was a room in the amphitheatres in ancient Rome. Defeated and badly wounded gladiators where brought to this room and executed after the fights. In the German translation of the work "Satyricon" by Petronius (27-66 A.D.) there is a short comment about that by Harry S. Schnur. There is also a famous picture by Juan Luna called "The Spoliarium" which is showing such a scene.
The "Spoliarium" is a painting by Juan Luna that depicts the plight of Filipino slaves in ancient Rome. It symbolizes the suffering and oppression experienced by Filipinos under Spanish colonial rule, making it a powerful image of resistance and national identity. The painting's social significance lies in its portrayal of the struggle for liberation and the quest for justice.
Juan Luna completed the "Spoliarium" in 1884. The painting was awarded a gold medal at the Exposición Nacional de Bellas Artes in Madrid that same year. It is considered one of his most significant works and a masterpiece of Philippine art. The "Spoliarium" depicts the aftermath of a Roman amphitheater, showcasing the emotional turmoil of defeated gladiators.