Spain. Peninsular War (1808-1809). French repression
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Spain. Peninsular War (1808-1809). French repression
Spain. Peninsular War (1808-1809). French repression in Madrid after the Second of May 1808. Etching. SPAIN. Madrid. Museo de Historia
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Etching Historia Museo Peninsular Repression Persons
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This evocative etching captures the aftermath of the Second of May 1808 uprising in Madrid during the Peninsular War. The French army, led by Marshal Maurice Mathieu Marquis de Marmont, had entered the city on May 2, 1808, and was met with fierce resistance from the Spanish people. In retaliation, the French soldiers unleashed a brutal crackdown on the population, resulting in widespread looting, destruction, and massacres. The scene depicted in this print shows a group of men, their faces etched with fear and despair, huddled together in a narrow Madrid street. The white-clad figures, their expressions conveying a sense of shock and disbelief, are surrounded by the debris of war - smashed furniture, overturned carts, and the remnants of burnt buildings. In the background, the silhouette of a church steeple can be seen, a stark reminder of the sacred spaces that were not spared from the French repression. This powerful image, held in the Museo de Historia in Madrid, is a poignant testament to the human cost of the Peninsular War. The etching serves as a reminder of the courage and resilience of the Spanish people in the face of foreign occupation and the brutal tactics employed by the French forces. The haunting image of the men, their faces etched with the weight of history, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this pivotal moment in Spanish history.
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