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Prohibition of preches and arrest of Protestants after the revocation of the Edit de Nantes (dragonnades under Louis XIV (1681-1686): exiles of Protestants leaving cities to join the borders (dragonnades in France under Louis XIV)
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Prohibition of preches and arrest of Protestants after the revocation of the Edit de Nantes (dragonnades under Louis XIV (1681-1686): exiles of Protestants leaving cities to join the borders (dragonnades in France under Louis XIV)
ELD4846108 Prohibition of preches and arrest of Protestants after the revocation of the Edit de Nantes (dragonnades under Louis XIV (1681-1686): exiles of Protestants leaving cities to join the borders (dragonnades in France under Louis XIV, French policy instituted by Louis XIV in 1681 to intimidate and persecute Huguenot families into either leaving France or re-converting to Catholicism, protestant people leave their cities to reach foreign countries) Engraving from "Les mysteres de la science" by Louis Figuier, Private Collection by Poirson, Victor-Armand (1858-93); (add.info.: Prohibition of preches and arrest of Protestants after the revocation of the Edit de Nantes (dragonnades under Louis XIV (1681-1686): exiles of Protestants leaving cities to join the borders (dragonnades in France under Louis XIV, French policy instituted by Louis XIV in 1681 to intimidate and persecute Huguenot families into either leaving France or re-converting to Catholicism, protestant people leave their cities to reach foreign countries) Engraving from "Les mysteres de la science" by Louis Figuier, Private Collection); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
Media ID 28383718
© The Holbarn Archive / Bridgeman Images
Dwellings Exile Persecution Protestant Protestantism Seicento War Of Religions 17 17th 17th 17th Xvii 18th Century Circa 1600 Dwelling Places Early 17th Century Early Xvii Century Isadora Seventeeth Century
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This powerful engraving captures the devastating consequences of Louis XIV's draconian policy towards Protestants in France during the late 17th century. The image depicts the prohibition of preaching and the arrest of Protestants following the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, a landmark decree that had granted religious freedom to Huguenots. The scene is filled with anguish and despair as Huguenot families are forcibly separated, their lives shattered by persecution. In an attempt to intimidate and persecute these Protestant communities, Louis XIV unleashed his infamous dragonnades upon them. These brutal tactics involved quartering dragoons in Protestant homes, subjecting families to harassment, violence, and even forced conversions. In response to this state-sanctioned terror, many Huguenots chose exile over renouncing their faith or enduring further suffering. The print shows these exiles leaving their cities behind in search of refuge across foreign borders. Through this evocative artwork from "Les mysteres de la science" by Louis Figuier, we are reminded of the dark chapters in history when religious intolerance prevailed over tolerance and compassion. It serves as a poignant reminder that freedom should never be taken for granted and that societies must strive for inclusivity rather than division. This photograph from Fine Art Finder offers us a glimpse into a painful period marked by persecution but also highlights humanity's resilience in times of adversity.
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