Napoleon's Plunder and the Theft of Veronese's Feast

Name: Napoleon's Plunder and the Theft of Veronese's Feast
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500296721
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By Cynthia Saltzman

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In Napoleon's Plunder and the Theft of Veronese's Feast, Cynthia Saltzman delves into the intriguing story of how Napoleon Bonaparte, amid his military campaign in Italy, seized numerous art treasures, including the masterpiece by Paolo Veronese. The narrative explores the intersection of art, power, and politics, illuminating how these cultural treasures were used to bolster the image and ideology of the French Empire. The book provides a fascinating look at art theft on a grand scale and its lasting impact on European art history.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in art history and the fascinating tales of art theft during Napoleon's era. It explores the dramatic story of how one of the grandest paintings was seized, offering insights into the intersection between art and political power. This gripping narrative will appeal to those who appreciate detailed historical accounts that delve into the cultural plundering of the past.

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A fascinating and deeply rewarding book - Adam Zamoyski, Daily Telegraph

Napoleon's Plunder and the Theft of Veronese's Feast chronicles one of the most spectacular art appropriation campaigns in history. In doing so, it sheds new light on the complex origins of what was once called the Musée Napoléon, now known as the Louvre.

It centres on the story of Napoleon's theft of Paolo Veronese's Wedding Feast at Cana, a vast, sublime canvas that in 1797 the French army tore from a wall of the monastery of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice. Feast was just one of Napoleon's spoils of war, which he claimed for the French nation and displayed in a public museum - the Louvre. He filled the former palace of the French kings with his acquisitions, and Europe flocked to Paris, hailing the Louvre as the greatest museum in the world. Did he take it for himself? Or for France? Or for the world at large?

Saltzman interweaves the stories of Napoleon's military campaigns, uncovering the treaties through which he obtained his loot, with the histories of the plundered works themselves. She explores how these masterpieces came into being. As much as a story of military might, this is an account of one of the most ambitious cultural projects ever conducted.

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Cynthia Saltzman's work offers a captivating exploration of Napoleon's artistic conquests, particularly focusing on the theft of Veronese's masterpiece. The book is praised for its rich historical narrative blended with art criticism, capturing the tension between Napoleon's ambitions and the serene beauty of the looted art. It is hailed as a meticulously researched and enthralling account, providing a vivid depiction of the intersection between conflict and culture.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500296721

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 46 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 320

Collections

Arts & Culture Cynthia Saltzman European History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

Cynthia Saltzman is the author of Portrait of Dr. Gachet: The Story of a Van Gogh Masterpiece and Old Masters, New World: America's Raid on Europe's Great Pictures. She has also written for Forbes and The Wall Street Journal.