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Affaire des possedes de Loudun (demons de Loudun) ca. 1630: les nuns ursuline possedees lors une session d'exorcism dans la eglise sainte Croix de Loudun - (the possessed nuns in the church of st Croix in Loudun during exorcism)
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Affaire des possedes de Loudun (demons de Loudun) ca. 1630: les nuns ursuline possedees lors une session d'exorcism dans la eglise sainte Croix de Loudun - (the possessed nuns in the church of st Croix in Loudun during exorcism)
ELD4842885 Affaire des possedes de Loudun (demons de Loudun) ca. 1630: les nuns ursuline possedees lors une session d'exorcism dans la eglise sainte Croix de Loudun - (the possessed nuns in the church of st Croix in Loudun during exorcism, following the events of the "Loudun Possessions", illustration for the possessed of Loudun tidun) of " The mysteres of science" by Louis Figuier, Private Collection by Poirson, Victor-Armand (1858-93); (add.info.: Affaire des possedes de Loudun (demons de Loudun) ca. 1630: les nuns ursuline possedees lors une session d'exorcism dans la eglise sainte Croix de Loudun - (the possessed nuns in the church of st Croix in Loudun during exorcism, following the events of the "Loudun Possessions", illustration for the possessed of Loudun tidun) "Mysteres" of science" by Louis Figuier, Private Collection); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
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Black Magic Exorcism Heresy Made Various Occult Science Occultism Parascience Satanism Seicento Spiritualism Witchcraft 17 17th 17th 17th Xvii 18th Century Circa 1600 Early 17th Century Early Xvii Century Isadora Seventeeth Century Ursuline
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This print takes us back to the haunting events of the "Affaire des possedes de Loudun" in 1630. In this powerful image, we witness a chilling scene unfolding within the walls of the church of St Croix in Loudun. The nuns of Ursuline are depicted during an intense exorcism session, their faces contorted with anguish and fear. The atmosphere is palpable as shadows dance across the stone walls, adding to the eerie ambiance. This illustration, taken from Louis Figuier's "Mysteres de la science" captures a pivotal moment following the infamous "Loudun Possessions". It serves as a visual testament to both religious fervor and human vulnerability. The possessed nuns appear trapped between two worlds - their physical bodies held captive by unseen forces while their spirits fight for liberation. Their torment is etched upon every line on their faces, evoking empathy and curiosity from viewers who stumble upon this historical relic. Preserved through time, this photograph offers us a glimpse into a dark chapter in history when hysteria and belief collided with devastating consequences. It reminds us of our capacity for both faith and delusion, leaving us pondering how such events could unfold within sacred spaces like churches. As we gaze at this haunting image captured by Victor-Armand Poirson, we can't help but be drawn into its mystique – forever frozen in time yet still resonating with echoes of fear and spiritual turmoil.
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