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Salcedo Auctions: The Artworks of Juan Luna, the Most Important Filipino Artist
Salcedo Auction presents the artworks of Juan Luna de San Pedro y Novicio Ancheta – better known as Juan Luna or Juan Luna y Novicio.
Juan Luna was born in Ilocos Norte in 1857, and was a prominent Filipino painter, sculptor, and activist of the Philippine Revolution during the late 19th century.
The Life of Juan Luna
JUAN LUNA Y NOVICIO, ‘The Hunting Party’, 1880, Oil on canvas
Juan Luna first received painting lessons in 1873 from Academia de Dibujo y Pintura under Fr. Agustin Saez, who recognized his natural talent. Soon after he began his classes, his parents were persuaded to send their son abroad for advanced tutelage. Luna left for Spain in 1877.
He entered the Escuela de Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Madrid, where he soon started private lessons under Alejo Vera, a famous Spanish painter. Vera had high regard for the talent and works of Luna and took him to Rome to undertake commissions.
While in Rome, Luna widened his knowledge and skill through his exposure to the works of t
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MANILA — On view through December 30, 2023, at the Ayala Museum, the exhibition Splendor: Juan Luna, Painter as Hero celebrates the rediscovery of Luna’s virtuoso depiction of a Roman wedding procession, “Hymen, oh Hyménée!” Unveiled at the museum on June 9, the canvas is on public display for the first time since it won a bronze medal in the 1889 Paris Universal Exposition. Spoken of reverently as the lost “holy grail” of Philippine paintings, it was previously known through photos, preparatory sketches, and a colored lithograph. It was rediscovered in a European collection in 2014 — in a “well-appointed room with dark velvet curtains” — by Jaime Ponce de Leon, an art collector and proprietor of Manila’s León Gallery auction house; it has since spent years in a crate, waiting for the right moment to be revealed.
Born in the Philippines in 1857, and widely considered to be the country’s greatest artist, Luna was a tragic figure whose status as an internationally acclaimed painter who shattered colonial boundaries is forever shaded by the consequences of his own actions.&n
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NewsdeskJuly 7, 2023Blog, Feature, News8797 Views0 Comments
A highly esteemed Filipino painter, Juan Luna (1857-1899), significantly impacted Philippine art history with his exceptional skill and emotional depth. Luna’s paintings showcase his mastery of technique, capturing human emotions and blending Western and Filipino influences. Even after his death, Luna’s legacy endures, as his masterpieces are cherished as national treasures in the Philippines. His profound impact on Philippine art inspires artists and enthusiasts worldwide, establishing him as a respected figure in art history.
Here are some of Luna’s famous masterpieces:
“Spoliarium”
166″x 302″ Oil on Canvas
The painting shows a glimpse of Roman history, focusing on the brutal aftermath of gladiatorial battles. It depicts fallen gladiators being dragged by Roman soldiers while spectators eagerly await their chance to strip them of their armor. However, a sad scene unfolds with an older man searching for his son and a grieving woman.
This artwork also symboli
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