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CHT267154 Protestant caricature of King Louis XIV (1638-1715), illustration from Les Heros de La Ligue ou La Procession monacale, conduite par Louis XIV, pour la conversion des protestants de son royaume, Paris, Chez Pere Peters, a l Enseigne de Louis Le Grand, 1691 (mezzotint) (b/w photo) by Dusart, Cornelis & Gole, Jacob (1660-1737) (attr. to); Bibliotheque de la Societe de l Histoire du Protestantisme Francais, Paris, France; (add.info.: caricature protestante du Roi; French; Huguenots under persecution after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685 which re-established Catholicism as sole acceptable religion; ); eArchives Charmet; Dutch, out of copyright
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This print showcases a Protestant caricature of King Louis XIV, the renowned monarch who reigned over France from 1638 to 1715. The illustration is taken from Les Heros de La Ligue ou La Procession monacale, conduite par Louis XIV, pour la conversion des protestants de son royaume, a publication dating back to 1691. Created by artists Cornelis Dusart and Jacob Gole (attributed), this mezzotint offers a satirical portrayal of the king. The image depicts the Huguenots, French Protestants, enduring persecution following the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. This decree reinstated Catholicism as the only accepted religion in France. In this artwork, we witness grotesque elements such as torches and hoods surrounding King Louis XIV's portrait. These symbols represent the oppressive atmosphere faced by Protestants during that period. The composition cleverly combines satire with religious undertones to convey political commentary on the counter-reformation policies implemented by Louis XIV's reign. The medallion format adds an artistic touch while emphasizing its significance as a historical document. Through this print captured by Bridgeman Images and sourced from eArchives Charmet, viewers are transported back in time to witness both artistry and social critique intertwined within one frame. It serves as a powerful reminder of how art can be used to express dissent and shed light on historical events that shaped our world today.
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