Carolingian Court School Nimbed Female Figure Enthroned under an Arch, 1st quarter of 9th century Ivory; 8 5/8 x 5 3/4 in. (21.9 x 14.6 cm) The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917 (17.190.49)		Napoleon I on His Imperial Throne
Ingres's depiction of the new emperor recalls imperial Roman imagery, Byzantine mosaics, and Carolingian coins and ivories, such as this plaque. Here, the Virgin of the Annunciation holds a spindle and distaff. Her military appearance may symbolize the church triumphant or Virgo militans. Back

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