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Arrest of King Louis XVI (1754-1793) and his family at Varen
French Revolution (1789-1799). Arrest of King Louis XVI (1754-1793) and his family at Varennes, June 21, 1791. Engraving by A. Closs. Our Century, 1883. Colored
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This engraving by A. Closs, published in Our Century in 1883, depicts a pivotal moment in European history: the arrest of King Louis XVI (1754-1793) and his family at Varennes on June 21, 1791. The image captures the tense atmosphere of the French Revolution (1789-1799) as the royal family, desperate to escape the chaos and violence engulfing their monarchy, attempted to flee France. The scene is set against the backdrop of a dark and stormy night. King Louis XVI, dressed in a simple brown coat and tricorn hat, sits on a horse, his face etched with worry and determination. Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), dressed in a flowing white gown, clings to her husband, her eyes filled with fear and uncertainty. Their young son, the future Louis XVII, is carried on a horse behind them, while their other children and attendants follow in a cart. The image is populated with a group of determined revolutionary soldiers, their faces set with determination as they apprehend the fleeing monarch and his family. Horses and dogs add to the chaos and energy of the scene, creating a sense of urgency and excitement. This engraving is a powerful reminder of the tumultuous events of the French Revolution, a time of great change and upheaval in European history. The arrest of Louis XVI and his family at Varennes marked the end of their failed attempt to escape the revolution and the beginning of their eventual execution in 1793.
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