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Jansenisme: "Police lieutenant Marc-Rene d
JLJ4646215 Jansenisme: " Police lieutenant Marc-Rene d Argenson (1652-1721) scattered the nuns of Port-Royal-des-Champs (Port Royal des Champs) on 29/10/1709) accuses of heresie" Anonymous painting. 18th century. Port Royal. Des Baranges Museum by French School, (18th century); Musee de Port-Royal des Champs, Magny-Les-Hameaux, France; (add.info.: Jansenisme: " Police lieutenant Marc-Rene d Argenson (1652-1721) scattered the nuns of Port-Royal-des-Champs (Port Royal des Champs) on 29/10/1709) accuses of heresie" Anonymous painting. 18th century. Port Royal. Des Baranges Museum); Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright
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Chretien Chretienne Chretiente Christendom Christianisme Clerge Francaise Heresie Heresy Jansenism Ordre Religieux Religieuse Bonne Soeur Religious Good Sister Royal Port Of The Fields Francais Peinture Port Royal Des Champs
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This 18th-century painting captures a significant moment in history, depicting the Jansenisme movement and the actions of Police lieutenant Marc-Rene d'Argenson. The anonymous artist skillfully portrays the chaos and tension surrounding this event at Port-Royal-des-Champs (Port Royal des Champs) on October 29,1709. The scene unfolds within the walls of Des Baranges Museum in Magny-Les-Hameaux, France. The painting showcases a group of nuns being scattered by d'Argenson, who accuses them of heresy. Their expressions reveal their shock and disbelief as they are forcefully separated from their religious order. Jansenisme was a controversial theological movement that emerged within French Catholicism during the 17th century. It emphasized predestination and divine grace while challenging certain aspects of church doctrine. This led to conflicts with church authorities, resulting in events like the one depicted here. The artist's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke, capturing not only the physical appearance but also conveying emotions through facial expressions and body language. The colors used evoke a sense of drama and intensity befitting such an important historical moment. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate this remarkable artwork even if we cannot witness it firsthand at Musee de Port-Royal des Champs today. It serves as a reminder of how art can preserve moments from our past, sparking curiosity about historical events that have shaped our present-day understanding of religion and society.
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