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The Peasants Revenge, plate 17 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c. 1590-1661) 1633 (engraving) (b / w photo)
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The Peasants Revenge, plate 17 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c. 1590-1661) 1633 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR172411 The Peasants Revenge, plate 17 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War, engraved by Israel Henriet (c.1590-1661) 1633 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Callot, Jacques (1592-1635) (after); Grosjean Collection, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Miseries and the Misfortunes of War ; )
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The Peasants Revenge, plate 17 from The Miseries and Misfortunes of War
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a powerful and haunting image that captures the brutality and chaos of war. Engraved by Israel Henriet in 1633, this print showcases the work of Jacques Callot, depicting a scene of slaughter and violence during the Thirty Years War. In this scene, we witness peasants attacking soldiers with pitchforks, flails, and clubs in an act of rebellion against their oppressors. The mob-like crowd embodies anarchy as they inflict horror upon their enemies. Death looms over the forested backdrop as misery hangs heavy in the air. The engraving serves as a stark reminder of the atrocities committed during times of conflict. It exposes the inhumanity that can arise when people are driven to desperation by war's misfortune. Each figure depicted represents both victim and aggressor, blurring the lines between right and wrong. This artwork also carries political undertones as it was created as French propaganda during a time when France sought to gain power through military conquests. It aims to evoke terror within its viewers while highlighting the horrors faced by ordinary people caught up in war's relentless grip. "The Peasants Revenge" stands not only as a historical document but also as a timeless symbol of human suffering amidst warfare. Its depiction of combat serves as a chilling reminder that even amidst nature's beauty lies man-made destruction – forever etched into our collective memory.
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