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Napoleon I in the Pesthouse at Jaffa touching plague victims, 11 March 1799 Propaganda
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Napoleon I in the Pesthouse at Jaffa touching plague victims, 11 March 1799 Propaganda
Napoleon I in the Pesthouse at Jaffa touching plague victims, 11 March 1799.. Propaganda story putting him on the same plane as annointed kings who could effect miraculous cures through divine intervention. 19th century French popular hand-coloured woodcut
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1799 Bonaparte Century Cures Disease Divine Effect Hand Coloured Jaffa Kings March Medicine Napoleon Plague Plane Popular Propaganda Putting Revolutionary Story Touching Victims Wars Woodcut Intervention Miraculous
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This 19th-century French hand-coloured woodcut, titled "Napoleon I in the Pesthouse at Jaffa touching plague victims, 11 March 1799" serves as a powerful propaganda piece. It depicts Napoleon Bonaparte during his revolutionary wars, strategically placing him on the same plane as anointed kings who possessed divine intervention to effect miraculous cures. The image showcases Napoleon's audacious act of compassion and bravery amidst the devastating disease outbreak in Jaffa. With unwavering determination, he fearlessly reaches out to touch plague victims, defying conventional wisdom and risking his own life for the sake of others. Through this woodcut, French propagandists aimed to elevate Napoleon's status by portraying him as a leader capable of extraordinary feats. By associating him with annointed kings who were believed to possess divine healing powers, they sought to solidify his authority and inspire unwavering loyalty among the masses. Furthermore, this print highlights Napoleon's progressive approach towards medicine and public health. In an era when diseases like the plague ravaged communities with little hope for cure or prevention, his willingness to directly engage with afflicted individuals was seen as groundbreaking. Overall, this artwork not only immortalizes a significant moment in history but also sheds light on how propaganda can shape public perception. The image captures both the power of visual storytelling and its ability to influence collective memory by presenting historical figures through a specific lens.
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