The Assassination of the Bishop of Liege 1829

Eugène Delacroix's *The Assassination of the Bishop of Liege* (1829) depicts the brutal murder of a high-ranking church official. The scene is set in a dimly lit hall, with the bishop's body lying on the floor as the attackers flee. The painting's dramatic composition and violent subject matter are characteristic of Delacroix's Romanticism, reflecting the turbulent political and social climate of 19th-century Europe. This painting reveals the artist's fascination with history and his ability to capture the raw emotion and chaos of a pivotal moment in time.