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KW478265 Followers of Amalric of Bena are burned before the gates of Paris on the orders of King Philip II Augustus, c.1208, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix, published London c.1880 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Followers of the French theologian Amalric of Bena (d.c.1204/07) are burned before the gates of Paris on the orders of King Philip II Augustus, c.1208. Also known as Amaury de BAšne or Amaury de Chartres. King Philip II Augustus (1165-1223), last King of the Franks.); Ken Welsh; French, out of copyright

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The chilling image captures a dark moment in history, as the followers of Amalric of Bena meet their tragic fate before the imposing gates of Paris. The lithograph, taken from Paul Lacroix's "Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages" transports us back to c. 1208 when King Philip II Augustus issued his ruthless orders. In this somber scene, we witness the horrifying consequences of religious dissent during the medieval era. The heretics are engulfed in flames, their bodies consumed by fire as punishment for deviating from accepted doctrine. These individuals were known as Amalricians or followers of Amalric of Bena, a French theologian who met his own demise several years prior. King Philip II Augustus presides over this macabre spectacle from his regal throne, surrounded by members of his court who bear witness to this act of brutality. Their expressions range from stoic indifference to morbid fascination. This historical artwork serves as a reminder that freedom of thought was not always tolerated and that diverging beliefs could lead to unspeakable suffering and death at the hands of those in power. It is a haunting testament to an era marked by religious persecution and serves as a cautionary tale against intolerance and fanaticism that still resonates today.

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