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Hell broke loose, or, The murder of Louis, vide, the account of that unfortunate monarch's execution
Content Provider | Library of Congress - Photographs |
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Spatial Coverage | France--Paris |
Description | Print shows the execution of Louis XVI, King of France, January 21, 1793, by guillotine as citizen Louis Capet. Devils stand on the platform as well as fly overhead, suggesting that the beheading of Louis, with its disrespect for the monarchy, has resulted in anarchy in France. |
File Format | JPG / JPEG |
Language | English |
Part of Series | Cartoon Prints, British |
Requires | HTML5 supported browser |
Access Restriction | Open |
Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Decapitations--France--Paris--1790-1800. |
Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Louis--XVI,--King of France,--1754-1793--Death & burial. |
Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Guillotines (Punishment devices)--France--Paris--1790-1800. |
Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Demons--1790-1800. |
Content Type | Image |
Resource Type | Photograph |