Bonaparte Visiting the Hospital in Jaffa

Bonaparte Visiting the Hospital in Jaffa

This undated print shows Bonaparte visiting a hospital in Jaffa. Of classical proportions, this image is centered on Bonaparte, who appears to be bringing order to an otherwise disorderly and chaotic scene. However, Napoleon’s actual interest was limited, far less than this print would suggest. In fact, he ordered that poison be given to men too ill with plague to be transported.

Jean-Antoine Gros (painter)

Pigeot (engraver)

1798-00-00

Public Domain

http://chnm.gmu.edu/revolution/d/191/|<span>Collection Michel Hennin. <em>Estampes relatives à l'Histoire de France. Tome 142</em>, Pièces 12454-12529, période : 1798-1799</span>

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French

191

Engraving