Lodewijk XVI arriveert met zijn familie in Parijs, 6 oktober 1789 1791 - 1798

This engraving by Pierre Gabriel Berthault, titled "Lodewijk XVI arriveert met zijn familie in Parijs, 6 oktober 1789," depicts the arrival of King Louis XVI and his family in Paris on October 6, 1789. The scene portrays the king's carriage surrounded by a vast crowd, as he is escorted into the city following the events of the French Revolution. Created between 1791 and 1798, the artwork offers a visual record of a pivotal moment in French history, capturing the tumultuous atmosphere of the time. The engraving's detailed depiction of the crowd and the king's procession provides a glimpse into the complexities of this historical event.