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Marie Antoinette Trial
The queen defends herself before the revolutionary tribunal. Date: October 1793
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1793 Antoinette Defends Marie Revolutionary Trial Tribunal
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1. Title: "Marie Antoinette on Trial: A Defiant Queen before the Revolutionary Tribunal, October 1793" This evocative image captures the dramatic moment when Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, stood before the Revolutionary Tribunal in October 1793. The French Revolution, which had begun in 1789, had reached its climax with the fall of the monarchy. Marie Antoinette, accused of treason, was now on trial for her life. In this print from Mary Evans Prints Online, Marie Antoinette is depicted as a resolute and defiant figure. She sits calmly in the dock, her expression a mixture of determination and sadness. Her hands are folded in her lap, a symbol of her submission to the tribunal, but her eyes betray a fierce resolve. Behind her, the revolutionary judges listen intently, their faces stern and unyielding. The scene is set in the Salle des Seize, the courtroom where the most important trials of the Revolution took place. The walls are adorned with the portraits of the revolutionary leaders, a reminder of the power that now lay in the hands of the people. The atmosphere is tense and electric, as the fate of the queen hangs in the balance. The trial of Marie Antoinette was a pivotal moment in French history. It marked the end of the monarchy and the consolidation of revolutionary power. Despite her noble birth and regal bearing, the queen was found guilty and sentenced to the guillotine. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the tumultuous events that shaped the course of French history. The print offers a unique glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time of revolution, upheaval, and change. It is a testament to the power of historical imagery to capture the essence of a moment in time and preserve it for future generations.
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