Painting #D04 - Coronation of Napoleon

Coronation of Napoleon I
- Jacques-Louis David (French, 1748–1825)
- oil (621×979 cm) 1805-1807
- Louvre (Paris)

The French Revolution overthrew the noble class and the Church in France. N restored the Church in attempt to restore its ethical values, which were apparently absent during the Reign of Terror.

N established a new royal family and a new nobility, around himself. His brothers and sisters were made rulers of his conquered states. Most of his siblings were in this painting. (His father had died.) His mother and elder brother Joseph were painted in, although they were absent from the ceremony, having disagreements with N.

In the inauguration, N took the crown from the Pope's hands and crowned himself. Then, N crowned his wife, whilst Pope Pius VII was seated, as in the painting.

Marche du Sacre de Napoleon (music of the coronation of Napoleon I)

Napoleon in Coronation Robes
- Francois Gerard

Napoleon I on his Imperial Throne
- Ingress in 1806