In this painting Greece is represented by a woman in shredded cloths, caused by the greed of certain of her population.

In the background, the faces of former Greek philanthropist, the ones that donated a.o. hospitals and schools. With in their midst Lord Byron, who even gave his life for the liberation of the country.

While Europe is trying to pull her out of the swamp, she is being pulled back by those whose greed is not yet fulfilled.

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