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title: The Third of May 1808
author: Francisco Goya
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17701/the-third-of-may-1808/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2023-08-07
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# The Third of May 1808

_Authored by Francisco Goya_

## Image File

[![The Third of May 1808](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17701.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/17701.jpg)

## Image Caption

The Third of May 1808, oil on canvas by Francisco Goya, 1814, part of a series of works depicting the horrors of the [Peninsular War](https://www.worldhistory.org/Peninsular_War/) (1807-1814). This depicts the execution of Spanish civilians by a French firing squad in the aftermath of the Dos de Mayo Uprising.

Museo del Prado, Madrid.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Goya, F. (2023, August 07). The Third of May 1808. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17701/the-third-of-may-1808/>
### Chicago
Goya, Francisco. "The Third of May 1808." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 07, 2023. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17701/the-third-of-may-1808/>.
### MLA
Goya, Francisco. "The Third of May 1808." *World History Encyclopedia*, 07 Aug 2023, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/17701/the-third-of-may-1808/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:El_Tres_de_Mayo,_by_Francisco_de_Goya,_from_Prado_thin_black_margin.jpg) by [**Francisco Goya**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:El_Tres_de_Mayo,_by_Francisco_de_Goya,_from_Prado_thin_black_margin.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 07 August 2023. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.