The Triumph of Science over Death, also known as Scientia, is a clay sculpture made by José Rizal as a gift to his friend Ferdinand Blumentritt.
Copy of the original sculpture on display at Rizal Shrine Museum in September 2024
A replica of the sculpture in Alabang, Muntinlupa
Rizal Shrine (Intramuros)
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The Rizal Shrine, also known as the Museo ni José Rizal Fort Santiago, is a museum dedicated to the lifework of José Rizal. It is located inside Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines, besid
The Triumph of Science over Death
…victory that humankind aims to achieve by conquering the bane of death through scientific advancement. The original sculpture is now displayed at the Rizal Shrine Museum at Fort Santiago in Intramuros, Manila. A large replica, made of concrete, stands in front of the Fernando Calderón Hall, which houses the University…
Jose Rizal Shrine at Fort Santiago
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