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

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Cynthia Saltzman

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The narrative explores Bonaparte's obsession with accumulating war spoils, focusing on his extensive collection of art, artifacts, and treasures from around the globe. While presented as a means to enrich the French nation, these acquisitions also served to enhance his personal legacy. As his army swept through Europe and North Africa, Napoleon demanded valuable statues and paintings from his defeated foes, targeting the finest works of the High Renaissance, including masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, and Veronese. This extraordinary collection was showcased in the Louvre, which Napoleon transformed from a royal palace into the world's greatest museum—a space that symbolized both the French people's heritage and Napoleon's own power. Through a captivating narrative, the author intertwines the tales of Napoleon's military endeavors with the intricate negotiations that secured these treasures, delving into the histories of the plundered artworks themselves. This account highlights not only military ambition but also one of the most significant cultural undertakings in history. The author concludes by reflecting on the complexities of art collecting in the past and the ongoing debates regarding the provenance of art today.