Burning of 14 Persons, Orleans, France, AD 1022 by Jan Luyken

Burning of 14 Persons, Orleans, France, AD 1022 1684

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pencil drawn

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amateur sketch

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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mechanical pen drawing

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pen sketch

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pencil sketch

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pen-ink sketch

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pen work

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pencil work

"Burning of 14 Persons, Orleans, France, AD 1022" is an etching by Dutch artist Jan Luyken, created in 1684. The artwork depicts a group of people watching a fire in the distance, likely the burning of fourteen individuals. The scene, rendered in a detailed and realistic manner, captures the horror and tragedy of the event. This etching is a powerful example of the use of art to document historical events, and it provides a glimpse into the brutality of the past.

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