Photographic Print : Dragonnades
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Dragonnades
After the revocation of the Edit de Nantes, which promised religious toleration, French protestants are officially persecuted in the infamous dragonnades
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1685 Edit Infamous Nantes Officially Persecuted Promised Protestants Revocation Toleration
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Experience history like never before with Media Storehouse's exclusive range of Photographic Prints featuring "Dragonnades" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image captures a pivotal moment in history, as French Protestants endure the infamous dragonnades - the forced conversions and brutal persecutions following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Bring this poignant piece of history into your home or office and start a meaningful conversation. Our high-quality photographic prints are printed on premium paper and carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery. Order now and let this historical image inspire and educate.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18cm (11" x 7.1")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image captures the aftermath of the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, a pivotal moment in French history that marked the official persecution of Protestants in France. The Edict of Nantes, issued by King Henry IV in 1598, granted religious toleration to Huguenots, or French Protestants, allowing them to practice their faith freely within certain limits. However, with the ascension of King Louis XIV to the throne in 1661, the political climate began to shift, and the Catholic Church, under the influence of powerful cardinals, pressed for the revocation of the Edict. In 1685, Louis XIV, seeking to assert his absolute authority and unify the kingdom under Catholic rule, issued the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes. The decree ordered the expulsion of Protestant ministers, the destruction of their churches, and the forced conversion of Protestants to Catholicism. This was enforced through the use of dragonnades, a brutal tactic that involved the deployment of armed soldiers, or dragonnes, to intimidate and forcibly convert Protestants. The photograph depicts a group of dragonnes, their faces obscured by masks, entering a Huguenot home to carry out the persecution. The terrified faces of the Huguenot family, huddled together, reflect the fear and despair that gripped the Protestant community in the aftermath of the Revocation. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of religious intolerance and the devastating impact of state-sponsored persecution. The Revocation of the Edict of Nantes led to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Huguenots, many of whom fled to other European countries, particularly England, the Netherlands, and Prussia. The event is considered a dark chapter in French history, and its legacy continues to shape the country's religious and political landscape to this day.
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