The Bloody Massacre in King-Street, March 5, 1770 1770

Paul Revere's "The Bloody Massacre in King-Street, March 5, 1770" is a powerful engraving depicting the Boston Massacre. Created in 1770, the artwork portrays a tense scene in which British soldiers fire upon a group of unarmed civilians. Revere uses dramatic visual elements to highlight the brutality of the event, emphasizing the fallen bodies and the fear of the onlookers. This engraving played a significant role in fueling anti-British sentiment and contributed to the growing tensions that led to the American Revolution.