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The iron mask in his cell of the prison of the island saint Marguerite - in "
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LSE4096008 The iron mask in his cell of the prison of the island saint Marguerite - in " Histoire de France" by Guizot, engraving by De Neuville, 1879, Hachette. by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: The iron mask in his cell of the prison of the island saint Marguerite - in " Histoire de France" by Guizot, engraving by De Neuville, 1879, Hachette.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright
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This print takes us back to the chilling atmosphere of the prison cell on the island of Saint Marguerite. The subject of this image is none other than "The iron mask" a mysterious figure who has intrigued historians for centuries. Locked away in solitude, his identity concealed behind an impenetrable metal mask, he became a symbol of secrecy and enigma. Engraved by De Neuville in 1879, this artwork brings to life the haunting tale found within Guizot's "Histoire de France". The attention to detail is remarkable, capturing every somber aspect of the desolate cell. Shadows dance upon cold stone walls as light filters through narrow windows, casting an eerie glow over the room. Alphonse Marie de Neuville's skillful craftsmanship transports us into this bleak world where time seems suspended. It sparks our imagination and invites us to ponder over countless theories surrounding this enigmatic prisoner – was he a disgraced nobleman? A political threat? Or perhaps even someone more significant? As we gaze at this powerful image from Leonard de Selva's private collection, we cannot help but be drawn into its historical significance. It serves as a reminder that even within confinement, human curiosity persists – forever seeking answers to unsolved mysteries that have endured throughout history.
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