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Protestants Persecuted
Following the revocation of the Edit de Nantes, which promised religious toleration, protestants are officially persecuted : troops disperse an assembly in Provence
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Media ID 4354184
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1689 Assembly Disperse Edit Nantes Officially Persecuted Promised Protestants Provence Revocation Toleration
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
"Step back in time with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring the poignant image "Protestants Persecuted" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful and moving photograph captures a pivotal moment in history, as troops disperse a Protestant assembly in Provence following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, which had promised religious toleration. Bring this historical narrative into your home or office as a captivating conversation starter and a reminder of the past. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are expertly crafted using premium materials, ensuring vibrant colors and long-lasting durability. Order yours today and add a touch of history to your space."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 22.9cm x 30.5cm (9" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant image captures the moment of displacement and despair as Protestant worshippers are forcibly dispersed from their assembly in Provence, France, following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1689. The Edict of Nantes, signed in 1598, had granted religious toleration to the Huguenots, or French Protestants, allowing them to practice their faith freely within certain limits. However, King Louis XIV, seeking to assert his absolute power and unity within the realm, issued the revocation of the Edict in October 1685. The scene depicted in this photograph shows the grim reality of the revocation's implementation. Troops, armed and determined, have arrived to break up the Protestant assembly, forcing the congregation to disperse and abandon their place of worship. The expression of sorrow and defiance on the faces of the Protestants is palpable, as they are confronted with the harsh reality of official persecution. The Edict of Nantes' revocation marked a dark period in French history, as thousands of Huguenots were forced to convert to Catholicism or flee the country. Many sought refuge in other European nations, particularly in the Netherlands, England, and Prussia. The exodus of Huguenots led to significant economic and cultural losses for France, as many were skilled artisans, merchants, and intellectuals. This historical photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the religious turmoil and persecution that once gripped France, and the human cost of religious intolerance and political power plays.
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