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Sunday, March 4, 2012

Apotheosis of Louis XVII

From Vive la Reine. Louis XVII is welcomed into heaven by (left to right) an angel, his aunt Madame Elisabeth, his father Louis XVI, a maiden in armor (Jehanne d'Arc? La France?), a small child who is probably Louis-Joseph, and his mother Marie-Antoinette. The angel is crowning Elisabeth with the white crown of virginity. The angel carrying Louis-Charles is delivering him from a serpent who is snapping at his feet.
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5 comments:

  1. tubbsMarch 4, 2012 at 12:59:00 PM EST

    Melodramatic schmalz, right? I just don't think so. Now that the story behind that most unfortunate family is told, well, this picture is very moving. I would love to have a small copy of it framed. Thanks, EM.

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  2. elena maria vidalMarch 4, 2012 at 1:15:00 PM EST

    I want a framed copy, too. I find it very moving.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 4, 2012 at 4:21:00 PM EST

    Such a beautiful and touching piece! Just wonderful.

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  4. elena maria vidalMarch 4, 2012 at 4:39:00 PM EST

    Thank you! Welcome!

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  5. MayMarch 4, 2012 at 11:38:00 PM EST

    Very beautiful, and, I am sure, a very accurate depiction of the truth of the matter.

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