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The Cardinal of Lorraine blessing the conspirators (Chénier, Charles IX, Act IV, Nov. 4, 1789)

Description

In this scene, Chénier introduces the following didascalia:

"The Duc de Guise and all the other courtiers place one knee on the ground, crossing their swords. They remain in this position during the Cardinal de Lorraine's speech."

History :

1. The engraving is unsigned.
The caption is cut off at the bottom of the page. It is reconstructed: "Run and serve well the God of the nations; | I pour out upon you all his blessings" (Act IV, scene 6).

Textual Sources :
Chénier, Charles IX ou l'Ecole des rois (1789)

Technical Data

Notice #024311

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Image editing :
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Image Origin :
Bibliothèque numérique Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France (https://gallica.bnf.fr)