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Venice Looted by French
The French pillage Venice, carrying away the famous horses of San Marco Date: 1797
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1797 Away Italians Loot Marco Pillage Theft Vandalism Venice
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This evocative image captures the chaotic scene of the French army's looting of Venice in 1797, an event that would leave an indelible mark on the history of art and cultural heritage. The French Revolution had reached the shores of Italy, and Venice, a once powerful republic, was now under the control of the French army. In the midst of the chaos, soldiers are seen carrying away the famous horses of San Marco, the iconic bronze horses that had adorned the basilica's facade since the 13th century. The horses, which were believed to have been looted from Constantinople by Venetian crusaders in the 13th century, were considered a symbol of Venetian power and wealth. Their removal was a deliberate act of vandalism and theft, intended to weaken the morale of the Venetian people and strip their city of its cultural treasures. The French army's pillage of Venice was not an isolated incident. Throughout Europe, the French Revolution and its aftermath saw the widespread looting and destruction of art and cultural heritage. The Hundred Days' Campaign of 1815, which marked the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte, would see the return of many of these stolen treasures to their rightful owners. Today, the horses of San Marco stand once again in their rightful place, a testament to the resilience of Venice and the enduring power of art and culture. This image serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our cultural heritage, and the consequences of allowing it to be destroyed or taken away.
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