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Louis XVI of France forced to don a Phrygian cap by the sans-culottes after their invasion of the Tuileries Palace, 1792 (engraving)
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Louis XVI of France forced to don a Phrygian cap by the sans-culottes after their invasion of the Tuileries Palace, 1792 (engraving)
3647578 Louis XVI of France forced to don a Phrygian cap by the sans-culottes after their invasion of the Tuileries Palace, 1792 (engraving) by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XVI of France forced to don a Phrygian cap by the sans-culottes after their invasion of the Tuileries Palace, 1792. Illustration for Weltgeschichte Fur Das Volk by Otto von Corvin and Wilhelm Held (Verlag und Druck von Otto Spamer, 1880). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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Capture Captured Humiliated Humiliating Humiliation Invasion Louis Xvi Mocked Mocking Phrygian Cap Revolutionary Sans Culottes Taunting Tuileries Palace French Revolution Taunted
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This engraving captures a pivotal moment in history when Louis XVI of France was forced to wear a Phrygian cap by the sans-culottes after their invasion of the Tuileries Palace in 1792. The image, created by Frederic Theodore Lix and digitally cleaned for clarity, showcases the humiliation and taunting that the monarch endured during this revolutionary period. The composition depicts Louis XVI, captured and surrounded by mocking revolutionaries who revel in his downfall. The Phrygian cap atop his head symbolizes liberty and equality, ideals championed by the sans-culottes during the French Revolution. This act of forcing royalty to don such a hat served as both a physical and symbolic gesture of stripping away power from monarchy. The historical significance of this event cannot be overstated. It marked a turning point in French politics as well as European history at large. The French Revolution brought about sweeping changes not only within France but also across Europe, challenging traditional notions of monarchy and paving the way for new political ideologies. Through this powerful image, we are transported back to an era where royal authority was openly mocked and challenged. It serves as a reminder that even those who hold immense power can be subject to public scrutiny and humiliation when faced with popular uprisings driven by fervent ideals.
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