Destruction of the French Colossus
Title
Destruction of the French Colossus
Description
This hand–colored engraving, published in late 1798, depicts a Hercules representing France being decapitated by a lighting bolt in divine retribution for the executions by guillotine and for the attempt to create "Fraternity" and a "Religion of Nature" to replace the Christian love of God. Notice that it is the British who launch these deadly attacks.
Creator
James Gillray
Source
Bibliothèque Nationale de France
Date
1798
Rights
Public Domain
Relation
http://chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/d/52/|Collection de <em>Vinck. Un siècle d'histoire de France par l'estampe, 1770-1870.</em> Vol. 29 (pièces 4856-5017), Ancien Régime et Révolution
Format
JPEG
Language
English
Identifier
52
Original Format
Engraving
Physical Dimensions
36.5 x 26 cm
Title (English)
Destruction of the French Collossus
Caption
Shall the Works of a wicked Nation remain? shall the Monuments of Oppression not be destroyed? shall the Lightning not blast the Image which the Destroyers have set up against the God of Heaven & against His laws?
Citation
James Gillray, “Destruction of the French Colossus,” LIBERTY, EQUALITY, FRATERNITY: EXPLORING THE FRENCH REVOUTION, accessed November 23, 2024, https://revolution.chnm.org/d/52.