The arrest of Charlotte Corday after the murder of Marat 1853

"The Arrest of Charlotte Corday after the Murder of Marat" (1853) by Alfred Dehodencq depicts the arrest of Charlotte Corday, a young woman who assassinated the French revolutionary leader Jean-Paul Marat in 1793. The painting captures the dramatic moment Corday is being led through the streets of Paris, surrounded by an agitated crowd. The artist uses a dynamic composition and expressive brushstrokes to convey the chaos and emotion of the scene. This historical event continues to fascinate art lovers and historians alike, offering a glimpse into the turbulent era of the French Revolution.