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Revolt of peasants. Spain
Revolt of peasants in front of the Monastery of Poblet. Catalonia. Spain. Colored engraving
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Attack Catalan Catalonia Clash Convent Facade Farmer Fight Fighters Implement Insurrection Merlon Monastery Peasant Peasants Poblet Rebellion Revolt Sickle Tool Uprising
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This vividly colored engraving captures the intense moment of the Peasants' Revolt in front of the Monastery of Poblet in Catalonia, Spain. The scene depicts a group of peasants, armed with farming implements such as sickles and scythes, engaging in a fierce clash with monks and soldiers guarding the monastery's fortified facade. The peasants, dressed in traditional farming attire, are shown attacking the monastery's door, determined to gain entry and challenge the religious and social hierarchy that had long oppressed them. The exterior of the monastery, with its towering merlons and defensive towers, serves as a stark contrast to the chaotic scene unfolding before it. The peaceful facade of the religious building is shattered as peasants wielding makeshift weapons engage in hand-to-hand combat with the monastery's defenders. Men and women, young and old, are all involved in the insurrection, their faces etched with determination and resolve. The Peasants' Revolt in Catalonia, also known as the Revolt of the Wrathful, was a widespread uprising that began in 1640 and lasted for several years. It was sparked by a combination of economic hardship, social inequality, and religious tensions. The revolt ultimately failed, but it marked a significant moment in Spanish history and highlighted the deep-seated discontent of the peasantry against the ruling classes.
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