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Cover of Petit Journal (illustrated supplement) n°933 of October 4, 1908: the living torch (engraving)
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Cover of Petit Journal (illustrated supplement) n°933 of October 4, 1908: the living torch (engraving)
PCT4281098 Cover of Petit Journal (illustrated supplement) n°933 of October 4, 1908: the living torch (engraving); (add.info.: In an access of mystical madness, a young girl, after coating her clothes with oil, burns herself at the foot of a calvary - This suicide due to a crisis of mystical delire (psychopath - psychopathology) occurred in Schwarzenau, near Bromberg, East Prussia); Photo © Gusman
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This haunting image captures the cover of Petit Journal (illustrated supplement) n°933 from October 4, 1908, featuring an engraving titled "the living torch." In a moment of mystical madness, a young girl in Schwarzenau, near Bromberg, East Prussia, coats her clothes with oil and sets herself on fire at the foot of a calvary. This tragic suicide was the result of a crisis of mystical delirium, highlighting the depths of human despair and suffering.
The stark contrast between the vibrant colors and dark subject matter creates a chilling atmosphere that draws viewers into the scene. The woman's silhouette engulfed in flames against the backdrop of a Catholic cross evokes feelings of horror and fascination simultaneously.
This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the fragility of mental health and the devastating consequences it can have on individuals. It also sheds light on societal attitudes towards women's hysteria and madness during the early twentieth century.
Through this historical snapshot captured by Gusman, we are confronted with themes of mortality, mysticism, prayer, and ultimately death. It is a poignant reflection on human vulnerability and our eternal search for meaning in life.
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