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The Pillage of the Saint-Lazare Convent, 13th July 1789 (aquatint)
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The Pillage of the Saint-Lazare Convent, 13th July 1789 (aquatint)
XIR168302 The Pillage of the Saint-Lazare Convent, 13th July 1789 (aquatint) by Janinet, Jean-Francois (1752-1814); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Evenement du 13 juillet 1789; pillage au couvent de Saint Lazare; ); French, out of copyright
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Bags Gate Gateway Harassing Looting Monastery Pillaging Riot Riotous Sacking Sacks French Revolution
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This aquatint print, titled "The Pillage of the Saint-Lazare Convent, 13th July 1789" by Jean-Francois Janinet, takes us back to a tumultuous moment in history during the French Revolution. The image depicts a scene of chaos and lawlessness as a riotous mob engages in the sacking and looting of the Saint-Lazare Convent. The composition is filled with action and intensity. In the foreground, we witness priests being harassed and attacked while desperately trying to protect their sacred space. Sacks and bags are strewn across the ground as individuals seize whatever they can lay their hands on. The gate leading into the convent stands wide open, symbolizing both vulnerability and invasion. Janinet's meticulous attention to detail brings this historical event to life. Every figure in this print seems animated with fervor - from those engaged in pillaging to those attempting resistance. The artist skillfully captures not only the physicality but also conveys an atmosphere charged with tension. "The Pillage of the Saint-Lazare Convent" serves as a poignant reminder of how social unrest can lead to destructive acts fueled by anger and desperation. It invites us to reflect on historical events that have shaped our world today while reminding us of humanity's capacity for both compassion and cruelty. This powerful artwork is housed at Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet in Paris, France – an institution dedicated to preserving significant moments from French
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