LOVERA, Hector Rond?n (1933-1984). ?Aid from the Padre," Press Photograph of a Navy Chaplain Administering Last Rites to a Wounded Soldier in the Venezuelan Two-Day Revolt. [Venezuela, June 4, 1962]. Black and white press photograph (later print, stamped ?May 10, 1963") of the famous image of chaplain Luis Padilla giving last rites to a mortally-wounded soldier, while under gunfire. This wire service photo was used in an article stating it had won the Pulitzer Prize in News Photography. Right and lower margins neatly trimmed, portion of news clipping affixed on verso. Fine. This photo was taken during the attempted coup by rebels in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela. Of this photo, Lovera stated: ?I found myself in solid lead for forty-five minutes? I was flattened against the wall while bullets were flying when the priest appeared. The truth is, I don't know how I took those pictures, lying on the ground?" Government forces eventually took the city and routed the rebels, who were either captured or fled into the jungle. Winner of the 1963 Pulitzer Prize for Photography. Approximately 9 x 7".