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Napoleon receiving Cardinal Ercole Consalvi at the Tuileries Palace, Paris, 1801 (engraving)
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Napoleon receiving Cardinal Ercole Consalvi at the Tuileries Palace, Paris, 1801 (engraving)
3647610 Napoleon receiving Cardinal Ercole Consalvi at the Tuileries Palace, Paris, 1801 (engraving) by Delort, Charles Edouard (1841-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon receiving Cardinal Ercole Consalvi at the Tuileries Palace, Paris, 1801. Illustration for Weltgeschichte Fur Das Volk by Otto von Corvin and Wilhelm Held (Verlag und Druck von Otto Spamer, 1880). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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This engraving, titled "Napoleon receiving Cardinal Ercole Consalvi at the Tuileries Palace, Paris, 1801" transports us back to a significant moment in history. The image depicts an encounter between two influential figures: Napoleon Bonaparte and Cardinal Ercole Consalvi. The scene takes place within the grandeur of the Tuileries Palace, where Napoleon stands as the First Consul of France. Dressed in regal attire, he extends his hand to greet Cardinal Consalvi, who represents Catholicism and acts as an envoy for the Pope. This meeting holds immense diplomatic importance as it symbolizes a pivotal event - the Concordat of 1801. This agreement aimed to restore peace between France and the Catholic Church after years of religious turmoil during the French Revolution. In this moment captured by Charles Edouard Delort's masterful engraving, we witness not only a historical exchange but also a clash of power dynamics and ideologies. The presence of both religion and politics is palpable as these two formidable figures engage in conversation. The intricate details within this print bring life to this historical event while emphasizing its significance for European history. It serves as a reminder that even amidst political upheaval, diplomacy can bridge divides and pave the way for understanding among different religious orders. As we gaze upon this artwork from Fine Art Finder's collection by Bridgeman Images, we are transported back to Paris in 1801 – witnessing firsthand how religion played a crucial role in shaping Europe's past.
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