The Third of May 1808

"The Third of May 1808" is a painting by Francisco Goya that captures the brutal execution of Spanish rebels by French soldiers during the Peninsular War. It depicts innocent civilians being shot in a tense, dramatic scene, highlighting the horrors of war and tyranny. The painting uses stark lighting and vivid emotion to convey the suffering and chaos faced by ordinary people resisting oppression. Goya’s work serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of conflict and the moral outrage against violence inflicted upon civilians.