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Buonaparte At Rome Giving Audience In State
Filename: 981_05_LC130712_0066.jpg
Size: 5000 x 3843 (2.6MB)
Date: 1st January 1797
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Buonaparte At Rome Giving Audience In State
Buonaparte At Rome Giving Audience In State, Cruikshank, Isaac, 1756ja-1811ja, Engraving 1797, Napoleon, Wearing Tattered Clothing, Seated On A Low Throne; Kneeling Before Him Is A Pope Placing The Keys Of St. Peter At His Feet As He Kicks The Crown Off The Popes Head, Saying I Say Remember To Take Off Your Hat When You Wait On A Gemman!!! Cardinals Follow The Pope, One Holding Mary Magdalenes Cracked Pitcher, Another Holds Vn Marys Peticoat. Behind Napoleon Stands A Soldier Urinating Into A Font Labeled Holy Water
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Media ID 9731735
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EDITORS COMMENTS
The captivating engraving titled "Buonaparte At Rome Giving Audience In State" by Isaac Cruikshank takes us back to a significant moment in history. The image portrays Napoleon Bonaparte, dressed in tattered clothing, seated on a low throne while receiving an audience at Rome. A Pope kneels before him, humbly placing the keys of St. Peter at his feet as Napoleon kicks the crown off the Pope's head with a touch of arrogance and wit. This vintage print is rich in historical and cultural symbolism. It reflects the power dynamics between church and state during that era, with Cardinals following behind the Pope, one holding Mary Magdalene's cracked pitcher and another clutching Virgin Mary's petticoat. The artwork showcases Isaac Cruikshank's illustrative technique beautifully, capturing both the grandeur of Napoleon's presence and his disdain for traditional authority. The retro-styled engraving evokes nostalgia for a bygone era when such scenes were commonplace. As we gaze upon this aged masterpiece, it transports us to a time steeped in history and intrigue. It serves as a reminder of how art can preserve moments from our past and allow us to reflect on their significance today.
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