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Madam Calas, with her two daughters, listens to the verdict of the trial of her husband
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Madam Calas, with her two daughters, listens to the verdict of the trial of her husband
XEE2648418 Madam Calas, with her two daughters, listens to the verdict of the trial of her husband, Jean, illustration from Causes celebres de tous les peuples, by Armand Fouquier, 1858-67 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Calas (1698 - March 10, 1762) was a merchant living in Toulouse, France, who was the victim of a biased trial due to his being a Protestant in an officially Roman Catholic society. In France, he became a symbolic victim of religious intolerance, along with FranAzois-Jean de la Barre and Pierre-Paul Sirven.); Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22365030
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18th Affair Anticipation Daughters Injustice Intolerance Jean Judgement Legal Persecution Protestant System Trial Verdict Bias Calas Merchant
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The captivating print captures the poignant moment when Madam Calas, accompanied by her two daughters, anxiously awaits the verdict of her husband's trial. The illustration, taken from Armand Fouquier's "Causes celebres de tous les peuples" showcases the emotional turmoil experienced by this 18th-century French family. Jean Calas, a Protestant merchant residing in Toulouse, found himself entangled in a web of religious intolerance within an officially Roman Catholic society. This biased trial became a symbol of injustice and persecution faced by those who dared to deviate from Catholicism. Alongside FranAzois-Jean de la Barre and Pierre-Paul Sirven, Jean Calas represented countless victims of religious discrimination during that era. In this image, Madam Calas' face reflects both anticipation and fear as she listens intently for the judgment that will determine her family's fate. The engraving beautifully portrays the strength and unity shared between mother and daughters amidst adversity. This historical artwork serves as a reminder of the struggles endured by individuals who fought against prejudice in pursuit of justice. It is through such visual representations that we can appreciate their resilience while acknowledging the flaws within our legal systems throughout history. Stefano Bianchetti skillfully brings this significant moment to life with his colored engraving technique, allowing us to empathize with Madam Calas and her daughters as they navigate an unjust world filled with bias and intolerance.
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