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Buonaparte at Rome giving an Audience in State, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
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Buonaparte at Rome giving an Audience in State, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving)
2489539 Buonaparte at Rome giving an Audience in State, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Pius VI (1717-99); Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821); ); The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 23110858
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This hand-coloured engraving, titled "Buonaparte at Rome giving an Audience in State" takes us back to the year 1797. The artist behind this masterpiece is Isaac Cruikshank (1756-1811), and it currently resides in a private collection known as The Stapleton Collection. The scene depicted showcases a momentous meeting between two influential figures of history: Pope Pius VI (1717-99) and Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). As we observe closely, we can see the grandeur of the occasion unfold before our eyes. Napoleon, dressed in his military uniform with sword by his side, stands tall on a lavish throne while surrounded by cardinals and men of power. Intriguingly, our attention is drawn to Pope Pius VI kneeling before Buonaparte, presenting him with symbolic keys. This gesture signifies submission or perhaps even surrendering authority to the French conqueror. A touch of humor is added through subtle details such as holy water being playfully kicked towards the pope's direction. Through this satirical cartoon-like portrayal, Cruikshank cleverly captures both political tension and religious dynamics within this historic encounter. It serves as a reminder that even great empires must bow down before time's relentless march. As we gaze upon this remarkable print from over two centuries ago, we are transported back to an era where power dynamics were shifting rapidly across Europe. It invites us to reflect on how history unfolds
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