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List of artwork by Jose Rizal

This article lists the visual artwork done by José Rizal, Filipino polymath and a national hero of the Philippines.

Background

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Jose Rizal, among many other things, was also a trained artist. He was trained at the Academia de Dibujo y Pintura in Manila and the training shop of Romualdo de Jesus in Santa Cruz, Manila.[1] He entered medical school at the University of Santo Tomas, where his sketching and drawing was refined by his anatomy classes.

In Spain, he studied medicine and, literature and philosophy at the Universidad Central de Madrid and sculpture, drawing and art in San Carlos University.[2]

He was among the illustrados, Filipino intelligentsia of the Spanish colonial period, where he would collaborate with other elite Filipino artisans Juan Luna, Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo and Félix Pardo de Tavera. They influenced each other's creative output, with him sometimes posing as character references for paintings.

His work, celebrated by his countrymen are displayed in private collections and national institutions like the National Museum of Fine Arts in Manila and the Rizal Shrine in Intramuros, however many are destroyed during the Liberation of Manila.

3-dimensional art

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Rizal is known to have created 56 sculptural works, 18 of which are still in existence,[1] which range from different mediums such as wood, clay and plaster-of-paris.

Wood

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 Untitled self-portrait Private Collection Early self-portrait in wood done in 1879. Sold at auction. [3]
 
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 Untitled Bas Relief Private Collection Resurfaced work depicting an athletic man lifting a barbel. Sold at auction [4]
 
Sacred Heart of Jesus by Dr. Jose P. Rizal, snippet from Lineage, Life and Labors of José Rizal, Philippine Patriot A Study of the Growth of Free Ideas in the Trans-Pacific American Territory By Austin Craig · 1913
 Sacred Heart of Jesus Ateneo de Manila University Carved at age 14 of Baticuling wood. The image left at Rizal's cell in Intramuros. [5]
 
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 Image of the Virgin Mary unknown "Partner" to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
 
Josephine Bracken wood carving
 Josephine Bracken (Bas Relief) unknown Bas Relief depicting Josephine Bracken, Rizal's Wife [2]
 
Wooden bust of Francisco Mercado by Dr. Jose Rizal. Snippet from Lineage, Life and Labors of José Rizal, Philippine Patriot A Study of the Growth of Free Ideas in the Trans-Pacific American Territory By Austin Craig · 1913
 Bust of Francisco Mercado unknown Wooden bust of his father, Francisco Mercado [2]

Clay, terracotta, plaster

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Image Title Location Notes Link
 
This is the copy of Triumph of Science Rizal sculpture given by Jose Rizal to Ferdinand Blumentritt
 The Triumph of Science over Death Exhibited at the Dresden Museum of Modern Art,[2] now at Rizal Shrine, Intramuros[6] Allegorical work symbolizing science illuminating the world. Gift to Ferdinand Blumentritt. [2]: 134 
 
Sculpture given by Jose Rizal to Ferdinand Blumentritt
 The Triumph of Death over Life Exhibited at the Dresden Museum of Modern Art,[2] now at Rizal Shrine, Intramuros[7] Allegorical work representing the death as a hooded skeleton embracing a woman. Gift to Ferdinand Blumentritt. [2]: 134 
 
Original copy of the sculpture gifted to Ferdinand Blumentritt by Jose Rizzal
 Prometheus Bound Exhibited at the Dresden Museum of Modern Art,[2] now at Rizal Shrine, Intramuros[7] Representation of Greek god Prometheus. Gift to Ferdinand Blumentritt, now at Rizal Shrine, Intramuros [8]
 
La venganza de la madre (The Mother's Revenge)
 La venganza dela madre (A Mother's Revenge) National Museum of Fine Arts in Manila Known to be an allegorical representation of the condition of the Philippines in the Spanish colonial period.

Declared National Cultural Treasure in 2008

[9][2]: 200 
 
San Pablo Ermitaño
 San Pablo el Ermitaño National Museum of Fine Arts in Manila A representation of St. Paul the First Hermit [9]
 
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 Oyang Dapitana originals unknown A representation of a laundry woman. [2]: 103 
 
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 Bust of Ricardo Carcinero National Museum of Fine Arts in Manila Bust of Ricardo Carcinero, Spanish Politico Military Governor of Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte [10]
 
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 Jabali (Baboy Ramo) Private collection Depicts wild boar, sold at auction [11]
 
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 Composite Statuette unknown A nude woman reclining [2]
 
a sculpture by Dr. Jose Rizal, snippet from Lineage, Life and Labors of José Rizal, Philippine Patriot A Study of the Growth of Free Ideas in the Trans-Pacific American Territory By Austin Craig · 1913
 Model head of a Dapitan girl unknown A young girl from Dapitan [2]
 
Bust of Fr. Jose Guerrico, Jesuit Teacher from Ateneo Municipal, screenshot from Lineage, Life and Labors of José Rizal, Philippine Patriot A Study of the Growth of Free Ideas in the Trans-Pacific American Territory By Austin Craig · 1913
 Bust of Father Jose Guerrico unknown Bust of Fr. Jose Guerrico, Jesuit teacher from Ateneo Municipal. Received a gold medal at the St. Louis (1904) Exposition[12] [13]
 
Snippet from Lineage, Life and Labors of José Rizal, Philippine Patriot A Study of the Growth of Free Ideas in the Trans-Pacific American Territory By Austin Craig · 1913
 San Francisco de Padua unknown Image of Catholic saint, Anthony of Padua [2]
 
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 Josephine Sleeping unknown Plaster model of his wife, Josephine Bracken

Others

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  • Orate Frantes (let us pray brethren), wax figure
  • Untitled chalk pipe of a girl (gift to his father)[14]
  • Biscuit molds, wood
  • Wooden tops, wood[2]

2-dimensional art

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This section lists notable works of 2-dimensional art by Rizal. As an artist, he created numerous sketches and doodles scattered throughout papers and sketchpads which he carried around in his travels. He was also an accomplished painter which used oil paints, lacquer and watercolors.

Image Title Location Medium Notes Link
 
Portrait of Saturnina Rizal Hidalgo by Dr. Jose P. Rizal snippet from Lineage, Life and Labors of José Rizal, Philippine Patriot A Study of the Growth of Free Ideas in the Trans-Pacific American Territory By Austin Craig · 1913
 Portrait of Saturnina Rizal Rizal Shrine, Intramuros oil Painting depicting Rizal's eldest sister, Saturnina Rizal Hidalgo [15][2]: 105 
 
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 Dapitan church curtains Used to be at the Ateneo de Manila University oil Used as a backdrop for a senakulo, a holy week play in Dapitan Catholic Church. Destroyed during WWII [16]
 
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 The Turtle and the Monkey Ink on paper Illustrations on The Turtle and the Monkey, a children's book he created. Considered by many to be the first Filipino comic book. [17][2]: 269–279 
 
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 Untitled self-portrait unknown unknown A shirtless self-portrait of a young Rizal [18][2]: 105 
 
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 Untitled landscape unknown oil on mother-of-pearl Given as a token to Doña Leonor Valenzuela and later passed on to Doña Margarita Valenzuela [16]
 
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 Spanish coat-of-arms unknown watercolor Done during a fiesta of San Rafael in Calamba in 1867 [19]
 
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 Allegory on a pair of porcelain vases of the new year celebration unknown oil on porcelain [19]
 
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 Christ crucified unknown crayon [19]
 
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 Immaculate concepcion unknown crayon [19]
 
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 Portrait of Morayta unknown crayon Depicts Miguel Morayta [19]
 
 Cover of Noli me Tangere National Library of the Philippines Ink on paper The cover depicts symbols of the Filipino condition during the Spanish colonial period

Other

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References

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  1. ^ a b Sembrano, Edgar Allan (March 22, 2021). "New book reveals Rizal as master carver". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Craig, Austin (1913). Lineage, Life and Labors of José Rizal, Philippine Patriot: A Study of the Growth of Free Ideas in the Trans-Pacific American Territory. Philippine Education Company. ISBN 978-1-41-913058-8.
  3. ^ Lacuesta, Mookie Katigbak; Lacuesta, Sarge (January 9, 2020). "Jose Rizal's First Selfie Recently Resurfaced in Private Collection". Esquire. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  4. ^ Mahino, September Grace (June 7, 2018). "Get one degree closer to Rizal by seeing his rare sculpture up close". Garage. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  5. ^ Maximiano, Jose Mario (June 7, 2018). "José Rizal and the Sacred Heart of Jesus". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  6. ^ Resurreccion, Lyn (December 30, 2021). "1st 3D-printed statue in PHL gives tribute to Rizal as scientist". BusinessMirror. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  7. ^ a b "Museo ni Rizal". Intramuros Administration. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
  8. ^ Spittael, Sir Lucien (January 16, 2010). "The Ferdinand Blumentritt/Rizal documents in the Czech Republic". Munting Nayon. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  9. ^ a b "National Museum honors Rizal with rare exhibition". Manila Bulletin. June 19, 2020. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  10. ^ Chua, Xiao. "Rizal". It's Xiaotime!. p. 2. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  11. ^ "Jose Rizal sculpture up for auction". Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 29, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  12. ^ Craig, Austin (1909). The story of José Rizal, the greatest man of the brown race. George A. Smathers Libraries University of Florida. Manila, Philippine education publishing co.
  13. ^ "Wochenrückblick: Google Books, Content ID, Verwaiste Werke". October 8, 2012. doi:10.59350/ky7tk-ek180. Retrieved October 5, 2024. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)[failed verification]
  14. ^ Rizal, José. Craig, Austin (ed.). Rizal's Own Story of His Life. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  15. ^ Jose Rizal Day. National Museum of the Philippines. December 27, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  16. ^ a b "Rizal's Paintings". JoseRizal.com. December 22, 2013. Retrieved October 4, 2024.[better source needed]
  17. ^ Craig, Austin (1912). The Monkey and the Tortoise: A Tagalog Tale. Philippine Islands. Retrieved October 5, 2024.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  18. ^ "LOOK: Rizal drew shirtless image of himself in this sinaunang selfie". GMA News. February 14, 2023. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  19. ^ a b c d e "Rizal's Paintings". JoseRizal.ph. Jose Rizal University. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
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