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Affair of the poisons: portrait of Jean Baptiste Godin de Sainte-Croix, lover of madame de Brinvilliers in prison at the Bastille, 1663. 19th century (engraving)
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Affair of the poisons: portrait of Jean Baptiste Godin de Sainte-Croix, lover of madame de Brinvilliers in prison at the Bastille, 1663. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4900955 Affair of the poisons: portrait of Jean Baptiste Godin de Sainte-Croix, lover of madame de Brinvilliers in prison at the Bastille, 1663. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive
Media ID 38089788
© Photo © The Holbarn Archive / Bridgeman Images
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This haunting engraving captures the tragic story of Jean Baptiste Godin de Sainte-Croix, lover of Madame de Brinvilliers, imprisoned at the Bastille in 1663 during the infamous Affair of the Poisons. The intricate details and somber tones evoke a sense of despair and confinement, reflecting the harsh reality faced by those involved in this scandalous chapter of French history.
Sainte-Croix's portrait is filled with emotion as he gazes out from behind bars, his expression a mix of resignation and longing. The artist has captured every nuance of his face, from the lines etched by suffering to the flicker of hope that still lingers in his eyes.
The setting adds to the atmosphere of oppression and secrecy, with shadows playing across the stone walls and iron bars casting ominous shadows. The viewer can almost feel the weight of history pressing down on Sainte-Croix as he awaits his fate within these cold prison walls.
As we gaze upon this poignant image, we are reminded of the power dynamics and scandals that plagued French society during this tumultuous period. It serves as a stark reminder that even those who seem untouchable can be brought low by betrayal and intrigue.
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