Stadhuis van Parijs omgeven door troepen Possibly 1799 - 1822

Isidore-Stanislas Helman's print, "Stadhuis van Parijs omgeven door troepen," depicts a scene of chaos and unrest in front of the Parisian City Hall. The print, likely created sometime between 1799 and 1822, captures the tumultuous period of French history following the French Revolution. The work, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the violent struggles that shaped the early 19th century. The artist's depiction of a large, tumultuous crowd, coupled with the imposing architecture of the City Hall, creates a sense of grandeur and unrest, evoking a moment of pivotal change in French history.