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Portrait of Antoine Fouquier-Tinville (Fouquier de Tinville) (1746-1795) Public accuser of the revolutionary tribunal (Portrait of Antoine Quentin Fouquier de Tinville french prosecutor during the Revolution and Reign of Terror periods)
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Portrait of Antoine Fouquier-Tinville (Fouquier de Tinville) (1746-1795) Public accuser of the revolutionary tribunal (Portrait of Antoine Quentin Fouquier de Tinville french prosecutor during the Revolution and Reign of Terror periods)
ELD4952672 Portrait of Antoine Fouquier-Tinville (Fouquier de Tinville) (1746-1795) Public accuser of the revolutionary tribunal (Portrait of Antoine Quentin Fouquier de Tinville french prosecutor during the Revolution and Reign of Terror periods) Engraving from "Memoires de Sanson" 19th century Private collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Antoine Fouquier-Tinville (Fouquier de Tinville) (1746-1795) Public accuser of the revolutionary tribunal (Portrait of Antoine Quentin Fouquier de Tinville french prosecutor during the Revolution and Reign of Terror periods) Engraving from "Memoires de Sanson" 19th century Private collection); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
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This haunting portrait captures the stern and imposing figure of Antoine Fouquier-Tinville, the infamous public accuser of the revolutionary tribunal during the French Revolution. Known for his role in prosecuting and condemning countless individuals to the guillotine during the Reign of Terror, Fouquier-Tinville was a feared and ruthless figure in this tumultuous period of history.
The engraving from "Memoires de Sanson" depicts Fouquier-Tinville with a cold and unyielding gaze, embodying the merciless nature of his work as a prosecutor. The black and white tones add to the somber atmosphere surrounding this controversial historical figure.
As one looks upon this image, they cannot help but feel a sense of unease at the power that Fouquier-Tinville wielded over life and death during such chaotic times. His legacy is one stained with bloodshed and cruelty, forever etched into the annals of history.
This portrait serves as a chilling reminder of the dark side of human nature, where justice can be perverted into tyranny in the name of revolution. It is a stark portrayal of power unchecked, leaving behind a legacy that continues to haunt us centuries later.
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