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The entry of the French into Venice and the theft of the Horses of San Marco, in Floreal
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The entry of the French into Venice and the theft of the Horses of San Marco, in Floreal
STC101307 The entry of the French into Venice and the theft of the Horses of San Marco, in Floreal, Year 5 (May 1797) engraved by Jean Duplessi-Bertaux (1747-1819) (aquatint) by Vernet, Antoine Charles Horace (Carle) (1758-1836) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enlevement des chevaux de Saint Marc; ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22607664
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Booty Looting Marco Marks Square Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleons Italian Campaign Parade Removing Spoils Triumphant
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This print captures a significant historical event - "The entry of the French into Venice and the theft of the Horses of San Marco, in Floreal, Year 5 (May 1797)". Engraved by Jean Duplessi-Bertaux and based on Antoine Charles Horace Vernet's original artwork, this aquatint showcases a momentous scene from Napoleon Bonaparte's Italian campaign. In this image, we witness a triumphant army parading through Venice after their victory. The focal point is undoubtedly the bronze horses of San Marco being taken down from their perch atop the cathedral. This act symbolizes both spoils and looting as these magnificent creatures become part of Napoleon's booty. The atmosphere is charged with excitement as soldiers proudly march alongside their prized acquisition. The grandeur of St. Mark's Square serves as an awe-inspiring backdrop to this historic procession. It is impossible not to marvel at the audacity and ambition displayed by Napoleon during his conquests. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to delve into history and relive one of Napoleon Bonaparte's most iconic moments. It serves as a reminder that art has always been intertwined with politics, war, and power struggles throughout human civilization. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the dramatic events that unfolded during Napoleonic rule in Italy.
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