History print 'The unhappy family of Calas'
1750
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
1750
From the collection of Leiden University Libraries
Dominant colour
History print 'The unhappy family of Calas' is a 1750 by J.C., Delafosse, held at Leiden University Libraries.
This print shows a family in distress. The scene is based on a real event, the Calas affair, which was a big deal in 18th-century France. It was a court case that sparked a lot of debate about justice and fairness. You can learn more about this kind of art by looking into the work of artist Delafosse, J.C., (1734-1791).
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