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The cruelty of Protestants under the Baron des Adrets in the 16th century, from an illustrated edition of L Histoire de France de Jean Michelet (colour litho)
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The cruelty of Protestants under the Baron des Adrets in the 16th century, from an illustrated edition of L Histoire de France de Jean Michelet (colour litho)
884562 The cruelty of Protestants under the Baron des Adrets in the 16th century, from an illustrated edition of L Histoire de France de Jean Michelet (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois de Beaumont, Baron des Adrets (c.1512/13-1587) was a Huguenot leader, notorious for his cruelty. He died a Catholic.
At Montbrison, in Forez, he forced eighteen Catholic prisoners to throw themselves from the top of the keep.
Cruautes des protestants sous le baron des Adrets. )
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The Cruelty of Protestants under the Baron des Adrets in the 16th Century
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. This print captures a chilling moment from history, depicting the dark cruelty inflicted by Protestants under the rule of Baron des Adrets in 16th century France. From an illustrated edition of L'Histoire de France de Jean Michelet, this color lithograph by Louis Charles Bombled brings to life a haunting scene that reveals both religious persecution and ruthless power. The image portrays Francois de Beaumont, Baron des Adrets, a Huguenot leader infamous for his brutality. In Montbrison, Forez, he commanded eighteen Catholic prisoners to throw themselves off the top of a keep—an act that symbolizes his merciless reign over those who opposed Protestantism. Amidst the backdrop of an imposing castle complex, soldiers stand guard while witnessing this horrifying spectacle. The falling figures represent innocent lives sacrificed due to their faith and allegiance to Catholicism. This visual narrative serves as a reminder of how religion can be manipulated as a tool for violence and oppression. Despite his notoriety as a Huguenot leader, it is worth noting that Baron des Adrets eventually converted back to Catholicism before his death—a testament perhaps to remorse or personal conviction. Through this evocative artwork, we are transported back in time to witness one chapter in France's tumultuous religious history—a period marked by conflict between Catholics and Protestants. It stands as a poignant reminder of humanity's capacity for cruelty when driven by fanaticism or intolerance.
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