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LOUIS XVI ON TRIAL
Louis XVI - known as citoyen Louis Capet - appears before the Convention Nationale to hear the charges brought against him. He will be found guilty and condemned to die. Date: 25 December 1792
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1792 Appears Brought Capet Charges Condemned Convention Found Guilty Hear Nationale Revolution Trial Citoyen December
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This powerful print captures a pivotal moment in French history - the trial of Louis XVI during the French Revolution. Known as citoyen Louis Capet, the former king appears before the Convention Nationale to face charges brought against him. The date is December 25, 1792, and tensions are high as he awaits his fate.
Louis XVI's reign was marked by economic hardship and social unrest, ultimately leading to his downfall. As he stands before the court, one can only imagine the weight of responsibility and guilt that must have been on his shoulders.
The image conveys a sense of solemnity and gravity as Louis XVI listens to the accusations against him. His fate is sealed when he is found guilty and condemned to die - a sentence that would be carried out not long after this momentous trial.
This photograph serves as a reminder of the turbulent times of the French Revolution, where power dynamics shifted dramatically and even royalty was not immune to justice. It is a haunting glimpse into a chapter of history that forever changed France and reverberated throughout Europe.
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