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Protestants Persecuted
Following the revocation of the Edit de Nantes, which promised religious toleration, protestants are officially persecuted : troops disperse an assembly in Provence
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1689 Assembly Disperse Edit Nantes Officially Persecuted Promised Protestants Provence Revocation Toleration
14"x11" Photo Print
Experience history through the lens with our 'Protestants Persecuted' photographic print from Media Storehouse, brought to you by Rights Managed at Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures a poignant moment in history, as troops disperse an assembly of Protestants in Provence following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, which had granted religious toleration. This evocative print is not just a piece of art, but a window into the past, allowing you to witness and reflect on a significant moment in the history of religious persecution. Add this historic print to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.8cm x 35.5cm (9.4" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant image captures the moment of displacement and despair as Protestant worshippers are forcibly dispersed from their assembly in Provence, France, following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1689. The Edict of Nantes, signed in 1598, had granted religious toleration to the Huguenots, or French Protestants, allowing them to practice their faith freely within certain limits. However, King Louis XIV, seeking to assert his absolute power and unity within the realm, issued the revocation of the Edict in October 1685. The scene depicted in this photograph shows the grim reality of the revocation's implementation. Troops, armed and determined, have arrived to break up the Protestant assembly, forcing the congregation to disperse and abandon their place of worship. The expression of sorrow and defiance on the faces of the Protestants is palpable, as they are confronted with the harsh reality of official persecution. The Edict of Nantes' revocation marked a dark period in French history, as thousands of Huguenots were forced to convert to Catholicism or flee the country. Many sought refuge in other European nations, particularly in the Netherlands, England, and Prussia. The exodus of Huguenots led to significant economic and cultural losses for France, as many were skilled artisans, merchants, and intellectuals. This historical photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the religious turmoil and persecution that once gripped France, and the human cost of religious intolerance and political power plays.
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