Juan Luna y Novicio (October 23, 1857 December 7, 1899), better

known as Juan Luna 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 the gold medal in the 1884 Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts,
along with the silver win of fellow Filipino painter Flix Resurreccin
Hidalgo, prompted a celebration which was a major highlight in the
memoirs of members of the Propaganda Movement, with the fellow
Ilustrados toasting to the two painters' good health and to the brotherhood
between Spain and the Philippines.
Regarded for work done in the manner of the Spanish, Italian and French
academies of his time, Luna painted literary and historical scenes, some
with an underscore of political commentary. His allegorical works were
inspired with classical balance, and often showed figures in theatrical
poses.