Fotoreproductie van een portret van de revolutionair Jean-Baptiste Drouet before 1866

This is a reproduction of a portrait of Jean-Baptiste Drouet by Charles Leymarie, published in an unknown year, that immortalizes a figure emblematic of the French Revolution. Drouet, a postmaster, played a pivotal role in the apprehension of King Louis XVI and his family during their flight to Varennes. A key moment that intensified the revolution. Leymarie's print offers a glimpse into the visual culture that shaped revolutionary heroes. Drouet, here, is not just an individual but a symbol of radical change and the challenge to aristocratic power. This portrait captures the emotional intensity of a nation in turmoil, where old allegiances were questioned, and new identities forged. It reflects the complex interplay between individual action and collective destiny.