The Expulsion of the Jesuits 1761

Gabriel de Saint-Aubin's "The Expulsion of the Jesuits" (1761) depicts the expulsion of the Jesuit order from France, a significant event in 18th-century European history. The etching showcases two scenes within circular frames. The left depicts a scene of chaos, likely a Jesuit college, with books scattered and individuals fleeing. The right scene shows a Jesuit being forced from a building, possibly a church. The scene is framed with ornate details including a garland of leaves and a symbolic "eye of Providence." This artwork provides a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history through the lens of 18th-century French Rococo artistic style.