La délivrance des emmurés de Carcassonne

This painting depicts the release of prisoners who had been immured (walled up alive) in Carcassonne, a form of punishment used in the Middle Ages, particularly in the context of repression against heresy. The scene shows the moment when the wall is broken to free the victims, illustrating the harshness of medieval punishments and the religious dimension of justice. The work highlights human suffering and the power of ecclesiastical institutions in controlling populations.