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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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Media ID 20142335
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1710s 1716 Arrival Ceremony Chain Collector Condemned Convict Convicts Francois Galleys Gang Money Presenting Prisoners Prisons Tournelle Wine December
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Metal Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring an evocative image of "A chain of convicts welcome a new arrival at La Tournelle: Jean-Francois Gruet" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful, historically significant image from December 1716, depicts a tax collector, Jean-Francois Gruet, being received by a chain-linked group of convicts upon his arrival at La Tournelle, France, for a life sentence in the galleys. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring this historical moment to life, with vibrant colors and stunning detail that will add depth and intrigue to any space. Each print is expertly crafted using premium metal sheets coated with a special photographic luminance, ensuring a long-lasting, museum-quality display. Transport yourself back to the past with this thought-provoking and beautifully detailed piece of history.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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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