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The Concordat, 1802 (leather & paper)
698752 The Concordat, 1802 (leather & paper) by Caprara, Giovanni Battista (1733-1810); 22.2x14.2x1.5 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts, France; (add.info.: Caprara, Italian statesman and cardinal, papal legate of Pope Pius VII (1742-1823) published the Concordat in 1802 in memory of all that was done in behalf of France for the re-establishment of the Catholic religion under Napoleon Bonaparte as First Consul; ); eBibliotheque Marmottan, Paris; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22618542
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Binding Bonaparte Concordat Cover Napoleon Pius Vii Renewal
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The photograph captures a print of "The Concordat, 1802" created by Giovanni Battista Caprara. The artwork, measuring 22.2x14.2x1.5 cm, is housed in the Bibliothèque Paul-Marmottan in Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, France. Caprara was an Italian statesman and cardinal who served as the papal legate of Pope Pius VII during Napoleon Bonaparte's reign as First Consul. In 1802, he published the Concordat to commemorate France's efforts in re-establishing the Catholic religion under Bonaparte's rule. This image showcases the intricate leather and paper binding of the book. The rich red cover symbolizes faith and renewal within Catholicism while reflecting its significance in French history. "The Concordat" represents a pivotal moment when church-state relations were reconciled after years of turmoil during the French Revolution. It highlights both Bonaparte's desire for stability and Caprara's role as a mediator between political power and religious authority. Displayed at eBibliothèque Marmottan in Paris, this historical artifact serves as a testament to diplomacy and compromise between two influential figures - Napoleon Bonaparte and Pope Pius VII - shaping not only French society but also European politics at large. As we admire this remarkable print from Fine Art Finder, we are reminded of how art can encapsulate significant moments that have shaped our world today
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