Napoleon tries to climb the world, 1814, Anonymous, 1814 print Cartoon with Napoleon from 1814 in which the emperor tries to climb on a rickety staircase over Atlas with the globe to his throne on top of the world. On the right, peace and justice oversee from the clouds. On the ground a house of cards built on a stone altar worn by an eagle. In the background the riding or setting sun. See also the Pendant with the sequel. Germany (possibly) paper etching ladder. Atlas supporting the heavens on his shoulders. symbols, allegories of peace, 'Pax'; 'Pace' (Ripa). Justice, 'Justitia'; 'Giustitia d
Napoleon tries to climb the world, 1814, Anonymous, 1814 print Cartoon with Napoleon from 1814 in which the emperor tries to climb on a rickety staircase over Atlas with the globe to his throne on top of the world. On the right, peace and justice oversee from the clouds. On the ground a house of cards built on a stone altar worn by an eagle. In the background the riding or setting sun. See also the Pendant with the sequel. Germany (possibly) paper etching ladder. Atlas supporting the heavens on his shoulders. symbols, allegories of peace, 'Pax'; 'Pace' (Ripa). Justice, 'Justitia'; 'Giustitia divina' (Ripa) ~ one of the Four Cardinal Virtues. playing-cards
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