Revocation of the Edict of Nantes on 22nd October 1685

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"Revocation of the Edict of Nantes on 22nd October 1685" is an etching by Dutch artist Jan Luyken, depicting the historical event when King Louis XIV of France officially repealed the Edict of Nantes through the signing of the Edict of Fontainebleau. The original Edict of Nantes, promulgated by King Henry IV in 1598, had granted substantial rights and protections to the Huguenots, the French Protestants, in a predominantly Catholic France, effectively ending the Wars of Religion. Luyken's work captures the momentous and consequential act of revocation, which led to renewed persecution of Protestants and had a profound impact on French society and the European political landscape.

Jan Luyken (1649–1712) was a renowned poet, illustrator, and engraver of the Dutch Golden Age, whose works often reflected historical and religious themes. His etching serves not only as an artistic representation but also as a historical document, providing insight into the attitudes and interpretations of the period in which it was created. The etching is likely to be rich in symbolism and detail, characteristic of Luyken's intricate style, and would have been used to illustrate a contemporary publication or to serve as a standalone commentary on the event.

The revocation led to the flight of hundreds of thousands of Huguenots from France, many of whom settled in the Netherlands, England, and other Protestant countries, contributing to the economic and cultural life of their new homes. The etching by Luyken is an important visual record of this significant episode in European history, reflecting the artist's engagement with the political and religious dynamics of his time.

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