Antonio Gisbert Pérez - Execution of Torrijos and His Companions on theBeaches of Malaga [1888]

Antonio Gisbert Pérez - Execution of Torrijos and His Companions on the Beaches of Malaga [1888], a photo by Gandalf's Gallery on Flickr.

Antonio Gisbert Pérez (Alcoy, December 19, 1834 – Paris, November 27, 1901) was a Spanish artist situated on the cusp between the realist and romantic movements in art. He was known for painting pictures of important events in a country's history in a realistic style, yet clearly with a political aim as well; his variance in styles puts him in the Spanish eclectic school of painters. He generally tried to promote liberal causes in his politics and paintings. He became the first Director of the Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid in 1868.

[Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid - Oil on canvas, 390 x 601 cm]