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GUILLOTIN, Joseph Ignace (1738-1814). Guillotines inventor. Unknown painter. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Mus饠 Carnavalet (Carnavalet Museum)
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This oil on canvas portrait depicts Joseph Ignace Guillotin (1738-1814), the unsuspecting inventor of the infamous guillotine. Painted by an unknown artist, this vertical portrait captures the distinguished features and intellectual air of Guillotin, a French physician and politician. Born in Granada, Spain, Guillotin studied medicine in Paris and became a prominent figure in the medical community. In 1752, he proposed a more humane method of execution, which he called the "Nationale et Constante," or "National and Constant" machine. The device, designed to decapitate criminals quickly and painlessly, was intended to replace the cruel and erratic methods of execution prevalent at the time. However, Guillotin's invention took on a life of its own during the French Revolution. The guillotine became a symbol of the revolution's egalitarian ideals, as it ensured that all citizens, regardless of their social standing, were subjected to the same fate. The machine was used extensively during the revolution and the subsequent Reign of Terror, leading to its association with mass executions and the end of the monarchy. Despite the controversial legacy of his invention, Guillotin's intentions were noble, and this portrait serves as a reminder of the complexities of history and the unintended consequences of innovation. The painting is now housed in the Musée de Carnavalet in Paris, a testament to the rich history of France and the enduring impact of its people.
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