Question

The painting, 'The Massacre of Chios' is a scene from the _____.

• A. French Revolution
• B. Industrial Revolution
• C. Greek War of Independence
• D. Chinese civilisation

Answer 1

The correct option is C Greek War of Independence

Eugene Delacroix painted, ‘The Massacre of Chios’. It’s a scene from 'the Greek War of Independence, which was a rebellion against the Ottoman Empire. During the second year of the war, the Ottoman Turks attacked the island of Chíos. Through this painting, Delacroix highlights the pain and suffering of the revolutionaries.