* Known as the "Grand Old Man of Philippine Painting"
* Famous for his idyllic rural scenes depicting Filipino life and culture
* Notable works include:
* "Planting Rice" (1922)
* "The Harvesters" (1930)
* "Afternoon Meal of the Rice Workers" (1934)
2. Juan Luna (1857-1899)
* One of the most important Filipino painters of the 19th century
* Known for his historical paintings and allegorical works
* Notable works include:
* "The Death of Cleopatra" (1881)
* "The Blood Compact" (1884)
* "España y Filipinas" (1886)
3. José Rizal (1861-1896)
* A polymath who was a painter, sculptor, writer, and physician
* Known for his works that express his love for the Philippines and his desire for its independence from Spain
* Notable works include:
* "The Last Farewell" (1896)
* "Rizal Monument" (1913)
* "The Triumph of Science over Death" (1889)
4. Carlos "Botong" Francisco (1912-1969)
* Known for his historical and mural paintings depicting significant events in Philippine history
* Notable works include:
* "The Baptism of Rajah Humabon" (1950)
* "Magellan's Discovery of the Philippines" (1953)
* "First Mass in the Philippines" (1954)
5. Benedicto "Bencab" Cabrera (born 1942)
* One of the most prominent contemporary Filipino painters
* Known for his abstract and expressionist paintings that explore themes of identity, memory, and history
* Notable works include:
* "Sabel" (1981)
* "Larawan" (1983)
* "Bayanihan" (2003)