View of the Bastille
Auguste Trichon · Public Domain Mark 1.0 / domaine public
This engraving by Auguste Trichon, titled “View of the Bastille,” depicts the former Parisian fortress before its destruction during the French Revolution. The massive building, surrounded by moats and walls, appears as a symbol of royal power and the Ancien Régime. The image highlights the Bastille’s defensive architecture, its imposing presence in the urban landscape, and the political memory attached to the monument.