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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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1710s 1716 Arrival Ceremony Chain Collector Condemned Convict Convicts Francois Galleys Gang Money Presenting Prisoners Prisons Tournelle Wine December
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to 18th-century France with a haunting depiction of "A chain of convicts welcome a new arrival at La Tournelle: Jean-Francois Gruet." Witness the stark reality of life for those condemned to the galleys for their crimes, as a new arrival, Jean-Francois Gruet, a tax collector, is greeted by an unforgiving chain of fellow convicts. This evocative photograph is not only a stunning addition to any wall, but also a poignant reminder of history. Experience the past like never before with our high-quality, museum-grade prints.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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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