On the Eve of St. Bartholomew's Night by Carl Huns. A man in 16th-century attire leans over a red-covered table to sew a white cross onto a black hat, surrounded by armor and religious icons.

On the Eve of St. Bartholomew's Night

Carl Huns

1868 · Medium Not Listed

A detailed 19th-century historical scene depicting a man preparing for the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Library · Study · Office
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Created in 1868 by Carl Huns, this evocative painting captures a quiet, tense moment of preparation. A figure in historical dress meticulously sews a white cross—a signal of Catholic partisanship—onto his headgear, set within a richly textured interior filled with period armor, a crucifix, and glowing candlelight.

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