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Affaire des Poisons (engraving) 1846
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Affaire des Poisons (engraving) 1846
ELD5620095 Affaire des Poisons (engraving) 1846 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Portrait of the poisonous Catherine Deshayes, wife Monvoisin and nicknamed La Voisin (1640-1680) undergoing the question of water and who was condemned and burned two days later - Engraving from " Les prisons de Paris " by Alhoy et Lurine); Photo eThe Holbarn Archive; Photo eIsadora; French, out of copyright
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This engraving titled "Affaire des Poisons" takes us back to the dark underbelly of 17th-century France. The image depicts Catherine Deshayes, also known as La Voisin, a notorious figure in the infamous Affaire des Poisons. La Voisin was a woman shrouded in mystery and danger, earning her nickname due to her involvement in the production and distribution of poisonous substances. In this haunting portrait, she is shown undergoing the harrowing ordeal known as the question of water—a method used during interrogations where water was forced into the suspect's mouth until they confessed or drowned. The artist masterfully captures Deshayes' anguish and fear through intricate details etched onto paper. Her eyes betray a mixture of defiance and despair as she faces an uncertain fate. Little did she know that just two days after this interrogation, she would be condemned to death by burning. This engraving is part of "Les prisons de Paris" a collection by Alhoy et Lurine that sheds light on the grim realities within Parisian prisons at that time. It serves as a chilling reminder of humanity's capacity for darkness and our fascination with those who dwell within it. Bridgeman Images has preserved this historical artwork from French School, allowing us to delve into an era filled with intrigue, crime, and punishment. As we gaze upon this print today, we are transported back centuries ago when Catherine Deshayes walked these very streets—her
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