Arrest of the governor of the Bastille

作品描述

This painting depicts the arrest of Bernard-René Jourdan de Launay, the governor of the Bastille, during the French Revolution. It captures the dramatic moment of the storming of the Bastille in 1789, a pivotal event in the revolution's early stages. The artwork highlights the tension and chaos of the event, with figures representing revolutionaries and the governor in the foreground. The scene is set against the iconic Bastille fortress, emphasizing its historical significance.