The Third Of May, 1808 In Madrid By Francisco De Goya. Spaniards Are Shot By A Firing Squad Of Soldiers From Napoleon's Army. One Man Stands In The Middle Of The Convicted With His Arms Outstretched. What Does The White Figure In The Scene Above Symbolize?A.submissionb.purityc.humilityd.a Christ-Like Figure. The third of may 1808 (execution of the defenders of madrid) this painting was commissioned by the provisional government of spain, upon goya’s suggestion, to. The third of may 1808, oil painting by spanish artist francisco goya that was completed in 1814.

The third of may 1808, oil painting by spanish artist francisco goya that was completed in 1814. The third of may 1808 (execution of the defenders of madrid) this painting was commissioned by the provisional government of spain, upon goya’s suggestion, to. It evokes the horrors of war with great emotional force and is stylistically revolutionary.