The near in blood, the nearer bloody
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The near in blood, the nearer bloody
The near in blood, the nearer bloody. Print shows the Duke of Orleans dressed as a ragged sansculotte, holding an axe over the head of Louis XVI which rests on a chopping block, while Marie Antoinette pleads for him to show a touch of pity.. Date 1793 Jan. 26. The near in blood, the nearer bloody. Print shows the Duke of Orleans dressed as a ragged sansculotte, holding an axe over the head of Louis XVI which rests on a chopping block, while Marie Antoinette pleads for him to show a touch of pity.. Date 1793 Jan. 26
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The Near In Blood, The Nearer Bloody
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: A Graphic Depiction of the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France This haunting print, titled "The Near In Blood, The Nearer Bloody," dates back to January 26, 1793, and offers a chilling glimpse into the violent and chaotic world of the French Revolution. The image depicts the Duke of Orleans, a high-ranking French nobleman, dressed as a ragged sans-culotte, a working-class revolutionary, holding an axe above the head of King Louis XVI, who is shown resting on a chopping block. Marie Antoinette, the queen of France, is seen on her knees before the Duke, imploring him to show mercy and spare the life of her husband. The scene is a stark reminder of the Reign of Terror, a period of extreme violence and political purge that followed the French Revolution. During this time, thousands of people, including many noblemen and women, were executed for perceived counter-revolutionary activities or perceived threats to the new regime. The Duke of Orleans, who was a key figure in the early stages of the Revolution, had turned against the king and queen and became a leading figure in the radical Jacobin faction. The print's title, "The Near In Blood, The Nearer Bloody," is a reference to the biblical passage, "The nearer in blood, the dearer in life," which is twisted here to reflect the brutal reality of the Reign of Terror. The image is a powerful reminder of the extreme violence and political instability that characterized the French Revolution and the price paid for political change. This print is a significant historical document and a poignant reminder of the human cost of revolution. It offers a unique insight into the complex and often contradictory nature of the French Revolution and the role of violence in shaping political change. The image is also a testament to the power of art to capture and convey the complexities of historical events and to provoke thought and reflection on the human condition.
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