21 janvier 1793 · Place de la Concorde, Paris
The Execution of Louis XVI
The Arrest
Louis XVI is arrested in Varennes, symbolizing the end of his reign. Tension rises as revolutionaries take control.
The Trial
The trial of Louis XVI takes place before the National Convention, where he is accused of treason and conspiracy against the nation.
The Condemnation
The Convention votes for the death penalty, a decision that divides France between supporters and opponents of the execution.
The Journey to the Scaffold
Louis XVI is led to the scaffold, surrounded by a crowd that murmurs and shouts, creating an electric and tense atmosphere.
The Scaffold
On the scaffold, Louis XVI faces the guillotine, uttering words of forgiveness before his last breath.
The Execution
The guillotine falls, ending Louis XVI's life and leaving France in deep shock and reflection on justice.
The Legacy
The execution of Louis XVI marks a turning point in history, heralding the end of an era and the beginning of new revolutionary ideals.