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Juan Luna y Novicio

Juan Luna y Novicio was a prominent Filipino painter born in 1857 who is considered one of the most important figures in Philippine art history, best known for his masterpiece 'Spoliarium' which won gold in Madrid in 1884. He studied in Spain and Europe and was influenced by Realism and the works of Velazquez and Goya. In addition to 'Spoliarium' he painted several other notable works but was assassinated in 1899 at age 42.

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Juan Luna y Novicio

Juan Luna y Novicio was a prominent Filipino painter born in 1857 who is considered one of the most important figures in Philippine art history, best known for his masterpiece 'Spoliarium' which won gold in Madrid in 1884. He studied in Spain and Europe and was influenced by Realism and the works of Velazquez and Goya. In addition to 'Spoliarium' he painted several other notable works but was assassinated in 1899 at age 42.

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JUAN LUNA Y NOVICIO

Juan Luna y Novicio (1857-1899) was a prominent Filipino painter born in Badoc, Ilocos Norte,
Philippines. He is considered one of the most important figures in Philippine art history and is best known for
his masterpiece "Spoliarium," which won a gold medal at the Exposición Nacional de Bellas Artes in Madrid in
1884.

Luna was born to a well-to-do family and received his early education from his mother, who was a
painter herself. He later studied painting under the guidance of the Spanish artist Agustin Saez, who recognized
his talent and encouraged him to further his studies in Europe.

In 1877, Luna moved to Madrid, Spain, where he studied at the Academia de Bellas Artes de San
Fernando. He also traveled extensively in Europe and was exposed to various art styles, particularly the works
of the Old Masters. He was influenced by the Realist movement and the works of Diego Velázquez and
Francisco de Goya.

Luna's most famous work, "Spoliarium," depicts the aftermath of gladiatorial combat in ancient Rome.
The painting measures four meters high by seven meters wide and is considered the largest painting in the
Philippines. It is now housed at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Manila.

In addition to "Spoliarium," Luna painted a number of other notable works, including "The Parisian
Life," "The Death of Cleopatra," and "The Blood Compact." His works were widely acclaimed and were
exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums throughout Europe and Asia.

Luna was also involved in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. He used his artistic
skills to create propaganda posters and paintings that supported the revolutionaries' cause. However, his
involvement in the revolution led to his exile from the Philippines.

In 1899, Luna was assassinated by his brother-in-law, who had accused him of having an affair with his
wife. Luna was only 42 years old at the time of his death. His legacy as one of the greatest Filipino painters of
all time lives on to this day.

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