El Filibusterismo No. 36,2014 Oil on canvas 74 x 58.5 cm (29 x 23 in) El Filibusterismo No. 36 portrays the main character from Jose Rizals famous novel, Simoun.Here, the subject'spale visage is concealed by a mask reminiscent of a muzzle that symbolizes the impositions of the Spanish government and the Catholic Church. Themask alsoalludes to the lamp that Simoun used to disguise a bomb, shroudinghis features in mystery. Theembroidered collarplaced over his armored ensemble signifiesthe paradox of Simouns ordeals -romanticizing his love for Maria Clara, while gearing up for a battle for salvation against the Spaniards.