6308905 The Giaour contemplating the dead Hassan, c.1829 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 22x28.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The subject of this picture is taken from Lord Byron\'s poem The Giaour, a fragment of a Turkish Tale, published in 1813. This poem, set in 17th century Greece, tells the tale of a proud Venetian warrior, known only by the perjorative nickname, Giaour, which the Turks gave to non-Muslims, particularly Christians. He sets out to avenge the death of his mistress, Leila, at the hands of her Turkish captor, Hassan. The two men meet in single combat and Delacroix here portrays the scene where the victorious Giaour \'now array\'d in Arnaut garb\', contemplates his enemy\'s dead body.); Photo by Christie\'s Images.