Moord op Jacques de Flesselles voor het stadhuis van Parijs after 14

Pierre Gabriel Berthault created this print, “Moord op Jacques de Flesselles voor het stadhuis van Parijs,” using etching techniques. The print captures the raw intensity of revolutionary fervor. Berthault's depiction of the murder of Jacques de Flesselles is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. Flesselles, a symbol of the old regime, was killed amidst the storming of the Bastille. The print shows the fervor of the mob as they turn against the establishment. Berthault presents a moment of brutal reckoning, highlighting the revolution's turn against those in power. This piece is about the shift in power, the violence inherent in revolution, and the cost of change. It invites reflection on how societies confront injustice and the ethical dilemmas that arise in the pursuit of liberation.