After monarchy, the new government was established, the National Convention. Britain was at war with France; Toulon was seized. In addition, there was rebellions parts of Brittany and the Vendee. There was also struggle for control between Girondins and Jacobins. After execution of the king and the queen, Robespierre became a new leader of the French government who turned into the Terror. Many people were executed because they were counted as enemies of liberty. Therefore, the members of Convention were not sure in their safety, and Robespierre was arrested before the next list of enemies were announced. Napoleon came to power during the chaos and uncertainty. After a series of victories, people looked on Bonaparte as the end the political …show more content…
French flag that he holds in his one hand is a symbol of patriotism. In the other hand, he holds his sword. He is the young military man who knows what he is doing. Baron Antoine Gros portrayed him as a person who is courageous and self-confident. Napoleon is portrayed as King of Italy, by Andrea Appiani in 1805. Andrea Appiani portrayed him as the powerful king. Napoleon is dressed in similar rich clothes to the previous monarchs. Napoleon's gaze appears to be elsewhere, but not in the room. He seems like ponder new strategy. He pulls up one side of his rich cover with the right hand and the left-hand rests on the crown of the King of Italy. “Napoleon on His Imperial Throne” was illustrated by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres in 1806. He sits on his throne as most powerful emperor with the laurel leaf crown on his head and in imperial clothes. Under his left hand, he has a sword inlaid with precious stones. Napoleon holds "the rod of justice" on his left hand. In the right hand, he holds the scepter. He is the one who has the power and the justice. His face depicted as cold and