The Massacre at Chios 1824

Eugène Delacroix's "The Massacre at Chios" (1824) is a powerful Romantic painting depicting the brutal Ottoman massacre of Greek civilians on the island of Chios in 1822. The painting, now housed in the Louvre, showcases Delacroix's mastery of color and brushstrokes, capturing the raw emotion of the event. The artist uses vibrant hues and dramatic lighting to highlight the suffering and despair of the victims, while the distant burning city serves as a grim reminder of the scale of the tragedy. This masterpiece, with its stark depiction of violence, was intended to stir public opinion and support the Greek War of Independence.