El 3 De Mayo En Madrid Por Francisco De Goya

Francisco Goya's Third of May 1808: A Powerful Depiction of War and Revolution

Historical Context

Execution of the Defenders of Madrid

Francisco Goya's masterpiece, The Third of May 1808, depicts the execution of Spanish citizens by French troops during the Peninsular War. This tragic event, known as the Dos de Mayo uprising, took place on May 2, 1808, in Madrid. Goya's painting, created in 1814, serves as a powerful visual record of the atrocities committed against the Spanish people during the conflict.