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The prisoner Paul Pelisson and his spider, at the Bastille (1661), 1926 (Illustration)
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The prisoner Paul Pelisson and his spider, at the Bastille (1661), 1926 (Illustration)
7304414 The prisoner Paul Pelisson and his spider, at the Bastille (1661), 1926 (Illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: "The prisoner Paul Pellisson (Pelisson) (1624-1693) and his spider imprisoned in the Bastille prison in 1661" Illustration by Benjamin Rabier (died in 1939) for "historic animals" 1926 Private collection); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
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The Prisoner Paul Pelisson and His Spider - A Tale of Captivity and Connection
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. In this illustration from 1926, we are transported back to the year 1661 within the walls of the notorious Bastille prison in Paris. The prisoner at its center is none other than Paul Pelisson, a renowned writer and novelist of his time. But what makes this image truly extraordinary is not just Pelisson's presence, but that of his unlikely companion - a spider. As we gaze upon this scene brought to life by Benjamin Rabier's skilled hand, we witness an intimate moment between man and arachnid. Despite being confined within the cold stone walls, Pelisson finds solace in the company of this tiny creature. With delicate strokes of color, Rabier captures their connection as they sit together at a writing desk. Pelisson's expression reveals both resignation and determination as he pens his thoughts onto paper. The spider perched nearby seems almost attentive, perhaps even offering inspiration or serving as a silent confidant during those long days spent behind bars. This image serves as a poignant reminder that even in moments of captivity and isolation, human beings have an innate ability to find companionship where it may seem least likely. It speaks to our universal need for connection and highlights the resilience of the human spirit. Through this historical snapshot frozen in time on paper, we are invited into Pelisson's world - one filled with literary brilliance intertwined with unexpected friendships formed amidst adversity.
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