Guernica 3D

Guernica by Pablo Picasso
1937, Oil on canvas 349 cm × 776 cm
Location Museo Reina Sofia, Madrid, Spain

‘’Guernica is to painting what Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is to music: a cultural icon that speaks to mankind not only against war but also of hope and peace.” — Alejandro Escalona (Journalist) on the 75th anniversary of the painting's creation, 2012



Guernica was created in response to the bombing of Guernica, a Basque Country village in northern Spain during the Spanish Civil War. Guernica shows the tragedies of war and the suffering it inflicts upon individuals, particularly innocent civilians. This work is a reminder of the tragedies of war, an anti-war symbol, and a symbol of peace. Upon completion, Guernica was displayed around the world in a brief tour, becoming famous and widely acclaimed. This tour helped bring the Spanish Civil War to the world's attention. Click on the following links to learn more about the history of Guernica and the hidden meanings and symbols within the painting.

Guernica Explained

75 years of Picasso's Guernica: An Inconvenient Masterpiece