Cazotte Defended by His Daughter
D’après Gautherot · Public Domain Mark 1.0 / domaine public
This engraving, titled “Cazotte Defended by His Daughter,” depicts a dramatic episode of the French Revolution in September 1792. The writer Jacques Cazotte is shown surrounded by armed men, while his daughter Élisabeth bravely tries to protect him. The image emphasizes revolutionary violence, filial devotion, and the poignant memory of the victims of the September Massacres.