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A Peep into the Cave of Jacobinism, or Magna est Veritas et praevalebit
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A Peep into the Cave of Jacobinism, or Magna est Veritas et praevalebit
NCO189729 A Peep into the Cave of Jacobinism, or Magna est Veritas et praevalebit, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1798 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English, out of copyright
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A Peep into the Cave of Jacobinism - Unveiling the Truth and Prevailing Light
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. This hand-coloured etching, titled "A Peep into the Cave of Jacobinism, or Magna est Veritas et praevalebit" offers a profound glimpse into the tumultuous era of the French Revolution. Created by James Gillray in 1798, this piece serves as a powerful anti-Jacobin propaganda. The image portrays a dark cavern filled with symbolic elements representing various political ideologies and events. At its center stands an allegorical figure representing Truth, holding scales to weigh justice against atheism and anarchy. A burning crown symbolizes opposition to republican ideals while torches illuminate seditious tracts that threaten constitutional monarchy. Intriguingly revealing details include cherubs bearing pamphlets promoting anti-French revolution sentiments, bats lurking in shadows signifying deceit, and frogs symbolizing radical ideas. The serpentine tail of a jacobin peeks out from behind rocks, hinting at sinister intentions beneath their revolutionary facade. Amidst flames and rays of light piercing through cracks in the cave's roof, we witness individuals cowering before this revelation. Their masks removed, they are exposed as proponents of dangerous ideologies. Gillray's satirical genius shines through his meticulous engravings; every detail carries potent political commentary. This print serves as both historical documentation and artistic critique—a testament to Gillray's talent for capturing complex narratives within a single
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