An Appeal for Mercy, 1793 (1876). Marcus Stone (English, 1840-1921). Oil on canvas.Stone selected a
An Appeal for Mercy, 1793 (1876). Marcus Stone (English, 1840-1921). Oil on canvas.Stone selected a scene from the Reign of Terror, when many people feared for their lives. The young lady who kneels, with letter in hand, is entreating that the life of a loved one be spared. It is perhaps a good sign that the Republican official turns away as he reads perhaps his orders, for it shows that he fears to confront the lady’s eloquent face and words. -- source link
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