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The Third of May, 1808: The Execution of the Defenders of Madrid 1814

Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain
Painting, Oil on canvas, 266 x 345 cm

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The Third of May, 1808: The Execution of the Defenders of Madrid by Francisco de Goya Y Lucientes

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Maryn (☆11): 'The Third of May 1808' (also known as 'the Execution of the Rebels') shows the execution of Spanish rebels following an uprising against Napoleon's occupation of Spain. Because of its lack of precedet and break from conventions, this groundbreaking work of art it is widely accepted to be one of the first paintings of the modern era.

Dan: Upon my first visit to the site, I declare this my favourite painting

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Francisco de Goya Y Lucientes
ca. 1746, Fuendetodos, Spain - ca. 1828, Bordeaux, France
School: Spanish
Movements: Romanticism

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central figure / martyr (added by Maryn ☆ 11)

The central figure of this painting is a Spanish martyr, taking the position of Christ, as indicated by stigmata on his hands. While the French soldiers are portrayed as faceless and monotonous, this Spanish hero is painted in vivid colors and as an individual.

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