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Convict chain, France
A chain of convicts welcome a new arrival at La Tournelle: Jean-Francois Gruet, a tax collector condemned to the galleys for life for appropriating public money. Date: December 1716
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1710s 1716 Arrival Ceremony Chain Collector Condemned Convict Convicts Francois Galleys Gang Money Presenting Prisoners Prisons Tournelle Wine December
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This evocative image captures the grim reality of the French criminal justice system in the early 18th century as depicted in a print from December 1716, titled "A new arrival at La Tournelle: Jean-Francois Gruet, a tax collector condemned to the galleys for life for appropriating public money." The print shows a chain gang of convicts, dressed in tattered clothing and shackled together, welcoming a new arrival, Jean-Francois Gruet, a tax collector who was condemned to a life of hard labor in the galleys for embezzling public funds. The scene takes place at La Tournelle, a notorious prison in Paris, where convicts were brought to begin their sentence in the galleys. The gallows can be seen in the background, serving as a constant reminder of the potential fate of those who did not comply with the harsh penal code. Gruet, dressed in a fine coat and hat, is presented to the convicts with a bottle of wine as part of a ceremonial welcome. This ironic gesture highlights the stark contrast between his previous life of privilege and the harsh reality of his new existence. The print serves as a poignant reminder of the severe consequences of corruption and the unforgiving nature of the French criminal justice system during this period. The image is a powerful representation of the grim conditions endured by convicts in the galleys during the 1710s in France. The print provides a glimpse into the lives of those who were punished for their transgressions and the harsh realities they faced as they began their sentences in the galleys.
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