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L Jonas
image: an infantryman sleeps, sitting in the war damaged ruins of a cathedral. Beside him a spectral baby Jesus, held by
the Virgin Mary, holds out the French Croix de Guerre. Jesus and the medal are illuminated in white light.
The themes of religious symbolism, bravery and cultural destruction are prevalent in much of the war artwork of the
artist Lucien Jonas. This print emphasises the simple patriotic bravery of the French soldier, as well as his piety. By using the ruined
remains of a cathedral as the backdrop it also emphasises a common message of French propaganda: namely that the German invaders were
Godless destroyers of symbols of French religious and cultural heritage. | Publisher: | http://www.iwm.org.uk | Subjects: | French Army Military Personnel Religion Architecture looting / destruction Virgin Mary Western Front medals / orders / decorations First World War Jesus Christ propaganda | Source: | Imperial War Museum | Creator: | Jonas, Lucien | Identifier: | http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/o... | Go to resource |
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