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CORONATION OF NAPOLEON I. The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation
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CORONATION OF NAPOLEON I. The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation
CORONATION OF NAPOLEON I.
The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation of Empress Josephine on December 2, 1804. Detail on canvas, 1805-07, by Jacques Louis David
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1805 Altar Bishop Bonaparte Cardinal Cathedral Consecration Coronation Courtier Crosier Crown David December Detail Dictator Dictatorship Emperor Empress First French Empire Jacque Jacques Jacques Louis Louis Napoleon Napoleon I Notre Dame Pope Robe Scepter Vestment Wife Pius Vii
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The print captures a momentous event in history - the Coronation of Napoleon I and the Consecration of Empress Josephine on December 2,1804. Painted by Jacques Louis David between 1805-07, this detailed canvas showcases the grandeur and significance of the occasion. Set within the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral, we see Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte standing tall at the altar, adorned in regal robes and wearing a magnificent crown. The atmosphere is filled with reverence as Pope Pius VII stands beside him, holding a crosier symbolizing spiritual authority. The presence of cardinals and bishops further emphasizes the religious importance of this ceremony. Empress Josephine stands gracefully by her husband's side, radiating elegance in her royal vestments. Surrounding them are courtiers who bear witness to this historic event. Every brushstroke reflects Jacques Louis David's mastery in capturing not only physical likeness but also conveying emotions and power through his artistry. This painting serves as a testament to Napoleon's rise to power during his dictatorship over France under the First French Empire. It immortalizes an era where political might intertwined with religious symbolism. As we gaze upon this fine art print, we are transported back to that early December day in 1804 when history was made within these cathedral walls. It reminds us of both the splendor and complexity surrounding one man's quest for dominance on both political and personal fronts – forever etched into our collective memory through Jacques Louis David's masterpiece
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