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The Festival of Reason in Notre Dame de Paris, 10 November 1793 (engraving)
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The Festival of Reason in Notre Dame de Paris, 10 November 1793 (engraving)
972656 The Festival of Reason in Notre Dame de Paris, 10 November 1793 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Festival of Reason in Notre Dame de Paris, 10 November 1793. The atheistic Cult of Reason was intended to replace Christianity as the religion of the French Republic. The Festival of Reason was organised by the radical revolutionaries Jacques Hebert and Antoine-Francois Momoro. Illustration for La Revolution 1789-1882 by Charles D Hericault (D Dumoulin, 1883).); © Look and Learn
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The Festival of Reason - A Radical Revolution in Notre Dame de Paris
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This engraving captures a pivotal moment in French history - the Festival of Reason, held on 10 November 1793, inside the iconic Notre Dame de Paris. The image depicts an extraordinary scene where atheism and politics collide with religion. The festival was orchestrated by Jacques Hebert and Antoine-Francois Momoro, two radical revolutionaries who sought to replace Christianity with the Cult of Reason as the official religion of the French Republic. This controversial move aimed to strip away centuries-old religious traditions and establish reason as the guiding principle for society. In this artwork, we witness a diverse crowd gathered within the grand cathedral's walls. Men and women from all walks of life, known as sans culottes, fill every corner. They are united under one purpose - to celebrate reason over faith. The architecture itself serves as a powerful backdrop for this historic event. The soaring stone columns and intricate details showcase both beauty and strength, symbolizing France's rich cultural heritage that is now being challenged. This engraving not only offers us a glimpse into an important chapter in French history but also raises thought-provoking questions about power dynamics between religion and politics. It reminds us that even within sacred spaces like Notre Dame de Paris, ideologies can clash and reshape societies forever.
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