Home > Europe > France > Heritage Sites > The Causses and the CÚvennes
CATHOLICS DEFEATED-NIMES
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
CATHOLICS DEFEATED-NIMES
Protestant Insurrection in Cevennes - Catholic forces are defeated near Nimes. Date: January 1703
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 20149187
© Bubblepunk
1703 Catholics Cevennes Defeated Forces Insurrection Nimes Protestant Retreat January
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> France
> Heritage Sites
> The Causses and the CÚvennes
> Mary Evans Prints Online
> New Images July 2020
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print depicts a pivotal moment in the Protestant insurrection in Cevennes, France, during the early 18th century. Dated to January 1703, the scene shows the Catholic forces being defeated near the city of Nimes. The Catholics, led by the Duke of Vendome, had been attempting to quell the uprising of the Huguenots, or Protestants, who had risen in rebellion against the oppressive Edict of Nantes, which restricted their religious freedoms. The print captures the chaos and desperation of the battlefield, with Catholic soldiers in disarray and retreat. The defeated soldiers can be seen in various stages of surrender, some with their hands raised in submission, while others are in the midst of fleeing the scene. In the foreground, a wounded soldier lies on the ground, his uniform torn and bloodied, as a fellow soldier attempts to tend to his wounds. The rugged terrain of the Cevennes region is depicted in the background, with its rocky outcroppings and dense foliage providing a challenging backdrop for the battle. The print also includes a number of small vignettes that illustrate the human cost of the conflict, including a woman mourning the loss of her husband, and a group of children huddled together in fear. Despite the defeat of the Catholic forces at Nimes, the Protestant insurrection would continue for several more years, ultimately leading to the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685 and the expulsion of Protestants from France. This print serves as a poignant reminder of the religious and political tensions that once gripped France, and the human cost of conflict.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
