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“SPOLIARIUM BY FILIPINO PAINTER JUAN LUNA CREATED IN 1884”
The painting “Spoliarium” by Juan Luna is an oil painting on canvas that measures 4.22×7.675
meters. It is one of the longest paintings displayed in the National Museum of Fine Arts. It
depicts visual elements that manifest romantic periods. There is a use of blurred and lesser solid
color that blends into the chiaroscuro. The painting shows and signifies oppression by Roman
soldiers to Filipinos. There is agony and pain to the gladiators.
The “Spoliarium” is a recreation of what is in the Roman circus. It shows a dead gladiator being
dragged off the arena. The focal point of “Spoliarium’ signifies the struggles between Roman
soldiers and gladiators.
The characters/figures of “Spoliarium” depict a tragic situation in the country. There’s a
personification of Roman like, the violence and cruelty.
The painting has an overall vibe of Renaissance; the colors used are mostly natural and realistic.
There’s a presence of “chiaroscuro” which gives a mysterious vibe. The mode of the painting
portrays pain and suffering. The painting shows the symbol of greatness that was lost because of
oppression. There is a definition of a country with rich culture but turns to sad reality because it
was being drugged to oppression. The dimly-lit lamps has been a representation of hopeless
people

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ARTS1-Y7 ESSAY FINAL.pdf

  • 1. “SPOLIARIUM BY FILIPINO PAINTER JUAN LUNA CREATED IN 1884” The painting “Spoliarium” by Juan Luna is an oil painting on canvas that measures 4.22×7.675 meters. It is one of the longest paintings displayed in the National Museum of Fine Arts. It depicts visual elements that manifest romantic periods. There is a use of blurred and lesser solid color that blends into the chiaroscuro. The painting shows and signifies oppression by Roman soldiers to Filipinos. There is agony and pain to the gladiators. The “Spoliarium” is a recreation of what is in the Roman circus. It shows a dead gladiator being dragged off the arena. The focal point of “Spoliarium’ signifies the struggles between Roman soldiers and gladiators. The characters/figures of “Spoliarium” depict a tragic situation in the country. There’s a personification of Roman like, the violence and cruelty. The painting has an overall vibe of Renaissance; the colors used are mostly natural and realistic. There’s a presence of “chiaroscuro” which gives a mysterious vibe. The mode of the painting portrays pain and suffering. The painting shows the symbol of greatness that was lost because of oppression. There is a definition of a country with rich culture but turns to sad reality because it was being drugged to oppression. The dimly-lit lamps has been a representation of hopeless people