Marie Antoinette gevangen in de Tour du Temple 1821 - 1869

"Marie Antoinette gevangen in de Tour du Temple" (1821-1869) by Charles Augustin Wauters (1811-1869) depicts the French Queen imprisoned in the Temple Tower during the French Revolution. The etching showcases Marie Antoinette in a stark, simple room, her figure rendered in a somber, realistic style. The scene highlights the stark contrast between her former opulent life and her current desolate circumstances, emphasizing the historical event's tragedy and the fall of the monarchy. The artwork's intimate scale, likely a drawing, underscores the personal and poignant nature of the subject matter.