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Convict chain, France
A chain of convicts welcome a new arrival at La Tournelle: Jean-Francois Gruet, a tax collector condemned to the galleys for life for appropriating public money. Date: December 1716
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Media ID 20142335
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1710s 1716 Arrival Ceremony Chain Collector Condemned Convict Convicts Francois Galleys Gang Money Presenting Prisoners Prisons Tournelle Wine December
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an evocative image of Convict chain, France from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful and thought-provoking piece transports you to the 18th century, showcasing a chain of convicts welcoming a new arrival at La Tournelle. Jean-Francois Gruet, a tax collector, stands amongst them, condemned to the galleys for life for misappropriating public funds. This high-quality Canvas Print brings history to life, adding depth and character to any space. Experience the richness of history in your home with this striking and intriguing piece.
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Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the grim reality of the French criminal justice system in the early 18th century as depicted in a print from December 1716, titled "A new arrival at La Tournelle: Jean-Francois Gruet, a tax collector condemned to the galleys for life for appropriating public money." The print shows a chain gang of convicts, dressed in tattered clothing and shackled together, welcoming a new arrival, Jean-Francois Gruet, a tax collector who was condemned to a life of hard labor in the galleys for embezzling public funds. The scene takes place at La Tournelle, a notorious prison in Paris, where convicts were brought to begin their sentence in the galleys. The gallows can be seen in the background, serving as a constant reminder of the potential fate of those who did not comply with the harsh penal code. Gruet, dressed in a fine coat and hat, is presented to the convicts with a bottle of wine as part of a ceremonial welcome. This ironic gesture highlights the stark contrast between his previous life of privilege and the harsh reality of his new existence. The print serves as a poignant reminder of the severe consequences of corruption and the unforgiving nature of the French criminal justice system during this period. The image is a powerful representation of the grim conditions endured by convicts in the galleys during the 1710s in France. The print provides a glimpse into the lives of those who were punished for their transgressions and the harsh realities they faced as they began their sentences in the galleys.
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