The Last Defenders of Missolonghi, 22 April 1826: an episode from the Greek War of Independence, Joseph-Denis Odevaere, 1826 – (Joseph Denis Odevaere) Previous Next


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Date: 1826

Size: 59 x 87 cm

Technique: Oil On Panel

The last defenders of Missolonghi (Mesolongi), April 22, 1826: episode from the Greek War of Liberty. The remaining inhabitants of the city are about to blow themselves up with barrels of gunpowder. Some men hugging each other, a high priest pointing a gun at a barrel of gunpowder, a dog on the right. Right at the top of the stairs the approaching Turkish soldiers.

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