Robespierre Maximilien 1758 1794 Collection
Maximilien de Robespierre, a prominent figure during the French Revolution, is depicted in various scenes that capture both his rise to power and his ultimate downfall
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Maximilien de Robespierre, a prominent figure during the French Revolution, is depicted in various scenes that capture both his rise to power and his ultimate downfall. In the portrait of Maximilien de Robespierre from 1793, we see a confident and determined leader staring directly at us, symbolizing his unwavering commitment to his ideals. However, the morning of the 10th Thermidor Year II brings a different image – Robespierre lies on a table with a fractured jaw, highlighting the violence and chaos that marked this period. The execution of Robespierre and his conspirators against freedom and equality is another haunting moment captured in an engraving from 1799. The intensity of this scene reflects the dramatic end to Robespierre's reign as he faces the guillotine alongside those who once supported him. Juxtaposed with this portrayal is an earlier drawing by J. Beys depicting Maximilian de Robespierre at the guillotine in 1794 – here we witness not only his physical demise but also sense the weight of political defeat. In Jean Lambert Tallian's popular engraving titled "Maximilian Robespierre at the Convention, " tension fills the air as Tallian threatens Robespierre with a knife during a session in 1794. This image captures both internal strife within revolutionary factions and external threats faced by leaders like Robespierre. Furthermore, historical events such as "La Terreur" are brought to life through engravings like Jean Harriet's depiction of Robespierre's arrest at Hotel de Ville de Paris on July 27th, 1794. This pivotal moment showcases how even powerful figures could be overthrown when public sentiment turned against them. Satirical works also emerged during this time; one such piece mocks Maxmilien’s regime by portraying “the executioner guillotining himself. ” This satire reflects growing disillusionment with Robespierre's leadership and the brutality of his government.