The Coronation of Napoleon is one of the most important events in European history. Jacques Louis David captured it perfectly in this work! To listen to this episode, click here or download on your favorite platform. If you enjoy, please consider giving a rate and review!
Detail of Napoleon
The Coronation of Napoleon
Jacques Louis David, 1805-7
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Sketch showing Napoleon crowning himself
Jacques Louis David, 1805-7
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Chart showing the major players of the Coronation of Napoleon
Jacques Louis David, 1805-7
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Napoleon in his Study
Jacques Louis David, 1812
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Self Portrait
Jacques Louis David, 1794
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Coronation of Marie de Medici
Peter Paul Rubens, 1620's
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Sources
Gardner's Art through the Ages, 12th Edition by Fred S. Kleiner
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