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English gentleman held captive by two Papal guards
English gentleman held captive by two Papal guards in uniform in a room in Avignon. A prisoner at Avignon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Journal of Sentimental Travels in the Southern Provinces of France, translated and abridged from Moritz August von Thummels Reise in die mitt??glichen Provinzen van Frankreich im Jahre 1785 ??1786, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1821
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In this intriguing handcoloured copperplate engraving, an English gentleman is seen held captive by two stern-faced Papal guards in a dimly lit room in Avignon. The gentleman, dressed in the fashion of the time with a tall hat and a tailcoat, looks shocked and frightened, his eyes wide with surprise and terror. The guards, clad in their distinctive Papal uniforms, grip him firmly, one holding a candle to illuminate the scene. This scene is not a real-life capture, but rather a theatrical performance or a caricature from the "Journal of Sentimental Travels in the Southern Provinces of France," translated and abridged from Moritz August von Thummels Reise in die mittglichen Provinzen van Frankreich im Jahre 1785-1786 by Thomas Rowlandson. The image is a clever play on the popular Faust legend, where the protagonist Faustus makes a deal with the devil, only to be captured by demons in the end. The setting of the scene is a bedroom, with a bed in the background, and a poster on the wall advertising a performance of "Faustus" in Cavaillon. The English gentleman, perhaps a tourist on a journey through France, may have mistakenly attended the wrong performance, leading to this frightening encounter. The engraving, published by Rudolph Ackermann in London in 1821, is a testament to the popularity of the Faust legend and the growing interest in travel and tourism in Europe during the early 19th century. The use of handcolouring adds to the richness and detail of the image, making it a captivating work of art that continues to intrigue and delight viewers today.
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