Henri de La Rochejaquelein, Leader of the Revolt in the Vendee 1817

This 1817 painting by Pierre-Narcisse Guerin depicts Henri de La Rochejaquelein, a leader of the Vendée rebellion against the French Revolutionary government. The painting captures the intensity of the conflict, with de La Rochejaquelein standing defiantly in the foreground, holding a pistol and pointing towards the viewer. The inscription on the flag behind him reads "Vive Le Roi," proclaiming his loyalty to the French monarchy. Guerin's use of dramatic lighting and detailed figures creates a sense of historical grandeur, commemorating a pivotal figure in the Vendée uprising.