Goetz von Berlichingen Being Dressed in Armor by His Page George 1826 - 1827

Eugène Delacroix's 1826-1827 watercolor painting, "Goetz von Berlichingen Being Dressed in Armor by His Page George," depicts a scene from German literature. The painting portrays the historical knight Goetz von Berlichingen, a famed figure during the German Peasants' War, being assisted by his young page as he dons his armor. The work displays Delacroix's signature Romantic style with its dramatic composition and emphasis on rich, warm colors. The artist skillfully captures the solemnity of the moment as the knight prepares for battle, emphasizing the bond between the two figures. This work reflects a wider Romantic interest in historical narratives and individual heroism.