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The Murder of the Bishop of Liège

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The scene unfolds in a cavernous, candlelit hall, where the air crackles with tension. A throng of figures surges towards the center, where a man in elaborate ecclesiastical robes is caught in the throes of a violent struggle. His face, barely visible, is nonetheless etched with a look of shock and horror. Around him, a chaotic ballet of hands and weapons, a testament to the sudden and brutal act that has shattered the tranquility of the feast. The composition masterfully draws the eye, creating a sense of claustrophobia and intensity, forcing the viewer to confront the raw emotion of the event.

The Murder of the Bishop of Liège

Eugène Delacroix

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1827

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9768 × 7454 px
1190 × 890 mm

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