The Guernica painting is a large mural that was created by Pablo Picasso in 1937. The painting is one of the most famous and well-known pieces of art in the world, and it is considered to be an important political and cultural icon. The painting is a response to the bombing of the Spanish town of Guernica by the German and Italian forces during the Spanish Civil War. The painting shows the suffering of the people and animals that were affected by the bombing. The painting is a powerful political statement against war and violence.