Kuya Kim tours Rizal Gallery in National Museum, shows newly displayed portrait of hero's sister Saturnina

With the National Museum now open to the public, visitors can once again admire artworks and historical displays.

On Monday's "24 Oras," Kuya Kim gave a tour of the Rizal Gallery, which now features a portrait of Saturnina "Neneng" Rizal Hidalgo, the sister of Dr. Jose Rizal. She was the eldest among 11 siblings.

Made by Jose Rizal himself, the painting was finished when he was 17 years old. It was lent to the National Museum directly by Saturnina's descendants.

Saturnina was the first to print her brother's 1887 novel, "Noli Me Tángere," in Tagalog back in 1909. Rizal originally wrote the novel in Spanish.

Meanwhile, the gallery also includes Rizal's sculptures. Among the pieces in the gallery is "La Venganza De La Madre" or "The Revenge of the Mother," which symbolizes Filipinos' struggle against the Spaniards.

It features a dog biting a crocodile, who was attacking the puppy of the dog.

There were also sculptures by Rizal which other artists mimicked, including ones from Isabelo Tampinco and 1961 National Artist in Sculpture Guillermo Tolentino.

The Rizal Gallery, of course, wouldn't be complete without the Philippine National Hero's portraits. Some were the creations of Fernando Amorsolo and Felix Gonzales.

Rizal busts made of various materials, such as wood, bronze, and plaster, are also displayed.

The National Museum is open for fully-vaccinated visitors. To book a schedule, visit their website and go to the "Book a Tour" option. Walk-ins will not be accommodated.

—Franchesca Viernes/MGP, GMA News