Juan Luna (1857-1899)

At the age of 29, Juan Luna had achieved fame and accolade for his art. His patrons included Spanish royalty. In 1884 he had won first prize at the Exposición Nacional de Bellas Artes in Madrid with the “Spoliarium,” a massive canvas depicting the appalling gore of slain Roman gladiators. It was a signal triumph. Luna was not only the first Filipino artist to gain renown in Spain, he was the first Filipino in any field to win recognition in the mother country.

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