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A priest beats a boy, from Crimes and Punishments, special edition of L Assiette au Beurre, 1st March 1902 (colour litho)
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A priest beats a boy, from Crimes and Punishments, special edition of L Assiette au Beurre, 1st March 1902 (colour litho)
BAL366889 A priest beats a boy, from Crimes and Punishments, special edition of L Assiette au Beurre, 1st March 1902 (colour litho) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crimes et Chatiments; Caption: You ll end up knowing your cathechism ; )
Media ID 25472466
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Abuse Authority Beating Behind Birch Bottom Brutality Cathloic Cathoic Injustice Roman Catholicism Student Catholic Religion Catholics Monumument Punishment Stone Church
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In this thought-provoking photo print, titled "A priest beats a boy". Felix Edouard Vallotton captures a disturbing scene from the special edition of L'Assiette au Beurre on March 1st, 1902. The image portrays an act of violence and abuse within the religious context, shedding light on the dark side of authority and education. The composition showcases a Catholic priest administering punishment to a young boy. With his birch in hand, the priest's face reveals no remorse as he inflicts pain upon the child's bottom. This depiction raises questions about the use of physical discipline in religious institutions and highlights issues surrounding power dynamics and injustice. Vallotton's illustration serves as a critique of both French society at that time and organized religion itself. It challenges viewers to reflect on how such acts can tarnish not only individual lives but also entire faith systems. The stone church depicted in the background adds an element of architectural grandeur juxtaposed with this unsettling act. It symbolizes how even sacred spaces can become tainted by human fallibility. This powerful artwork invites us to confront uncomfortable truths about our past while urging us to strive for better treatment of children within educational settings. By acknowledging these historical injustices, we can work towards creating safer environments where every child is protected from harm and abuse.
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