John Heaton (jheaton) wrote,
John Heaton
jheaton

Art on Sunday: The Third of May 1808

Francisco Goya (1746 – 1828)
The Third of May 1808, 1814
Oil on canvas
Goya, The Third of May
Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain

This depicts the aftermath of the Dos de Mayo Uprising, a rebellion by the citizens of Madrid against the French forces occupying the city. The rebellion was not successful, and on the following day, hundreds of those who rose up were, as the picture shows, shot down. The harsh retaliation by the French against the people of Madrid inspired similar rebellions throughout the country, and ultimately triggered the Spanish War of Independence.
Subscribe

  • Sic transit gloria Tubey

    I've had it in the back of my head that at some point this year I would write about 2014 being my 20th year in online television fandom. I don't…

  • Mr. Manager

    Back when I worked at the bookstore, my first week as a manager happened to coincide with the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. I…

  • My criminal past

    Apparently it was wrong of me to end Wednesday's post the way I did. I don't think I agree, but nevertheless, here is, as Paul Harvey might say, the…

  • Post a new comment

    Error

    switch
    default userpic

    Your reply will be screened

    Your IP address will be recorded 

    When you submit the form an invisible reCAPTCHA check will be performed.
    You must follow the Privacy Policy and Google Terms of use.
    Help
  • 0 comments