Grieken nemen een Turks schip in 1829 - 1835

"Grieken nemen een Turks schip in" (Greeks Taking a Turkish Ship) is an 1829-1835 lithograph by Karl Loeillot-Hartwig depicting a scene of military action. The work shows a group of Greek soldiers, one with a sword raised, storming a Turkish ship, highlighting a pivotal moment in the Greek War of Independence. The detail of the Turkish ship being boarded by the Greek soldiers, alongside the use of bright, colorful pigments, contributes to the scene's dynamic and impactful composition. Loeillot-Hartwig's work captures the energy and violence of a battle scene while simultaneously highlighting the historical importance of the Greek War of Independence.