The followers of Robespierre entering the prison cell in which Loizerolles father and son are kept to take the son away for execution. Stipple engraving by G. Aliprandi after J.H. Fragonard.

London : [publisher not identified], 15 April 1803.

1 print : stipple engraving, with etching ; image 29.3 x 41.3 cm

The young Loiserolles was in a profound sleep in his prison, when the satellites of Robespierre came to drag him to the place of execution, was called on by name to come forth. His father being awaked, cried out Here am I, and making a motion with his hand, said, do not disturb my companion. He was immediately born away, and put to death. Thus he gives life a second time to his son. July the 26th 1794 ...Fragonard inv. del. Idnarpila sculp. The lettering continues in French, also giving the date according to the revolutionary calendar. Engraver's name given as palindrome of actual name

Wellcome Collection 42620i