Loxuru
Graf von Kreuzigung
Just saying, that the clothing style looks a bit post-inquisition era.
"She has been spreading revolutionary liberal ideas, like in France, Father! We must find out who taught her these! "
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Erotic helplessness : a study of the history of the Damsel in Distress theme in art
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"She has been spreading revolutionary liberal ideas, like in France, Father! We must find out who taught her these! "
ducon007
Consul
But in Spain, the Inquisition was not abolished until 1834...!
Abolished by Napoleon (perhaps the only benefit of his invasion of this country) and reinstated in 1814...!
The painting seems to have been in the collection of Fernand Meyssonnier, the last bourreau, public executioner in French Algeria. He had a collection of instruments of torture and related material in a museum in Vaucluse near Avignon, with pictures like that on the wall. But I can't find any details of the artist etc. He died in 2008; there was an attempt to sell off the collection by auction in Paris, but it was called off because of protests, and it seems the museum is still open.
Loxuru
Graf von Kreuzigung
You could be right - this is a "Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition" situation!
(although, after 1788, inquisition in Spain mainly focused on censorship).
They don't look too bothered!
I like the name Freiermuth - 'free courage'? Seems very appropriate!
Is this an artwork depicting damsels in distress, or is this a photograph of damsels armed to the teeth?
Is this even relevant to the thread?
It is hard to get enthused about this 70 year old matron, an ex-queen who was dismembered by wild horses on the order of King Chlothar II (AD 613). She was ruthless, seeking to retain influence and power over one of the Merovingian kingdoms, even though Chlothar II held them all at the time. In promoting war between the kingdoms, she was abandoned by nearly all the Great Magnates and betrayed to Chlothar. Her great grandchildren, boys, who were threats to Chlothar's interests, were murdered about the same time as Brunhilde.
Merovingian Gaul made Game of Thrones look like a Sunday School children's book.
Take your pick of names: Brunehaut, Brunhilde, Brunichildis, Bruenhilt...whichever you like best. This woman was an example of several powerful women in Merovingian Gaul. Chlothar, at the time of her brutal death, accused her of causing the deaths of ten Merovingian kings and many other magnates and even bishops. Another woman (arch enemy of Brunhilde), Queen Fredegund may have been even more ruthless. Rough times.
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Loxuru
Graf von Kreuzigung
Very true!
ideneidenew
Executioner
It is awlays what an artist can see in history, get inspiration, but we are lucky since painting looks nice, just imagine if PIcasso ofr Mondrian get inspiration from this event ...maybe task for AI and some fun ?
Well I suppose being arrested might be a bit distressing when you've got a still-full of liquor on the simmer - but I wonder more about the 'damsels' bit!Is this an artwork depicting damsels in distress, or is this a photograph of damsels armed to the teeth?
Is this even relevant to the thread?
A reversed print of
The Young Martyr (possibly Saint Martina)
Guido Cagnacci (1601–1663)
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
ducon007
Consul
Exactly. In the lower left-hand corner of the engraving by Couché, it says: painted by Guido Cagnacci.
Mabuse
Condemned
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Crypt, a place mostly for religious art (i.e., female martyrs), but also depictions of slavery, punishments, etc.; the Crypt contains the probably largest collection of artful representations of Andromeda. If you wish to exercize your piety, have a look!
Crypt, a place mostly for religious art (i.e., female martyrs), but also depictions of slavery, punishments, etc.; the Crypt contains the probably largest collection of artful representations of Andromeda. If you wish to exercize your piety, have a look!
Mabuse
Condemned
The young woman is Saint Mustiola of Clusium (today: Chiusi, Tuscany), who was allegedly beaten to death with leaden cudgels.
ducon007
Consul
I've always been a big fan of your site!
Naraku
Draconarius
I visit The Crypt at least once a week to check for updates.
For those who aren't aware, The Crypt is the best collection of female martyr art as well as mythical and literary torture and sacrifice to be found on the Internet.
Thank you, Dr Mabuse.