May 3, 1808~ Hundreds of prisoners executed in Madrid for rebelling against Napoleon’s forces

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The Third of May, 1808 in Madrid by Francisco Goya

1814 / Oil on canvas / 106”x137” / Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain

Previous May 3 posts:

Love & War~ May 3

Richard D’Oyly Carte: Born May 3, 1844

Artist Birthday Quiz for 5/3~

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