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Marie Antoinette listening to the Act of Accusation the Day before her Trial (engraving)
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Marie Antoinette listening to the Act of Accusation the Day before her Trial (engraving)
1609939 Marie Antoinette listening to the Act of Accusation the Day before her Trial (engraving) by Ward, Edgar Melville (1839-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Antoinette listening to the Act of Accusation the Day before her Trial. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 May 1859.
E M Ward); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22265678
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This engraving, titled "Marie Antoinette listening to the Act of Accusation the Day before her Trial" offers a poignant glimpse into one of history's most dramatic moments. Created by Edgar Melville Ward in 1859, this print captures the solemnity and tension surrounding Marie Antoinette's impending trial during the French Revolution. The image depicts Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, seated in a dimly lit prison cell within the Temple Prison in Paris. With an expression that combines fear and resignation, she listens intently as the Act of Accusation is read aloud to her. Her regal attire stands in stark contrast to her somber surroundings, emphasizing both her former status and current predicament. The artist skillfully conveys the weight of Marie Antoinette's situation through his attention to detail. The cold stone walls and barred windows symbolize confinement and isolation while also serving as a reminder of her imminent fate. Ward masterfully captures not only Marie Antoinette's physical appearance but also delves into the emotional turmoil she must have experienced on this fateful day. This engraving serves as a powerful testament to Marie Antoinette's resilience in facing adversity head-on. It invites viewers to reflect upon themes such as power dynamics, justice, and human resilience amidst political upheaval. Ultimately, it reminds us that even those who once held great influence can find themselves at society's mercy when tides shift dramatically – an enduring lesson from history that continues to
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