Man Attacking Another Man
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Man Attacking Another Man
In this picture a 17th century man holding a rifle or a musket is attacking an older man holding a pistol by grabbing his beard. It is night and in the background the glow of fire and silhouette of an angry mob approach. It is set in the countryside
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Media ID 14119730
© Williams College Oxford Programme / Mary Evans Picture Library
Angry Approach Attack Attacking Baynes Grab Grabbing Musket Older Pauline Pistol Pistols Rifle Rifles Seventeenth Torches Violent
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative 17th century print captures the raw intensity of a violent altercation between two men amidst the chaos of an angry mob. In the foreground, a young man clad in armor and brandishing a rifle or musket lunges at an older man, who in turn holds a pistol defensively while being brutally grabbed by the beard. The older man's expression conveys shock and fear, while the younger man's face is twisted with rage and determination. The scene is set against the backdrop of a nighttime countryside, with the ominous glow of fire and the silhouettes of torches and armed men approaching in the distance. The angry mob, fueled by primal instincts and perhaps a sense of injustice, advances towards the struggling pair, adding to the sense of danger and uncertainty. This historical print, possibly from the collection of Pauline Baynes at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the turbulent world of 17th century Europe. The use of firearms and the presence of an angry mob suggest a potential conflict or uprising, adding to the intrigue and mystery of the image. The juxtaposition of the young and old men, each armed with different weapons, highlights the unpredictability and complexity of human conflict. Overall, this print is a powerful reminder of the violence and unrest that often marked the historical landscape of this era.
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