Juan Luna

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Juan Luna
Juan Luna c. 1899
Born	Juan Novicio Luna (1857-10-25)October 25, 1857[a] Badoc, Ilocos Norte, Captaincy General of the Philippines, Spanish Empire
Died	December 7, 1899(1899-12-07) (aged 42) British Hong Kong
Known for	Painting, drawing, sculpting
Notable work	Spoliarium, 1884 The Death of Cleopatra, 1881 El pacto de sangre, 1884 Hymen, oh Hyménée!, 1887 La batalla de Lepanto, 1887 The Parisian Life, 1892 The River, 1885 in museums: Museo del Prado National Museum of Fine Arts Ayala Museum Lopez Museum Malacañan Palace
Movement	Academic Art ; Romanticism, Neoclassicism, Realism,
Spouse	Paz Pardo de Tavera ​ ​ (m. 1886⁠–⁠1892)​
Family	Antonio Luna (brother) Joaquin Luna (brother)

Juan Luna de San Pedro y Novicio Ancheta (Spanish: [ˈxwan ˈluna], Tagalog: [hwɐn ˈluna]; October 25, 1857 – December 7, 1899) was a Filipino painter, sculptor and a political activist of the Philippine Revolution during the late 19th century. He became one of the first recognized Philippine artists.

His winning of the gold medal in the 1884 Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts, along with the silver win of fellow Filipino painter Félix Resurrección Hidalgo, prompted a celebration which was a significant highlight in the memoirs of members of the Propaganda Movement, with the fellow Ilustrados toasting the two painters' good health and the brotherhood between Spain and the Philippines.

Well regarded for work done in the manner of European academies of his time, Luna painted literary and historical scenes, some with an underscore of political commentary. His allegorical works were inspired by classical balance, and often showed figures in theatrical poses.

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