VERNET, É. J. H. The Coronation of Empress Marie Feodorovna on 5 April 1797

VERNET, É. J. H.

1789, Paris – 1863, Paris

The Coronation of Empress Marie Feodorovna on 5 April 1797

After 1826 (1836?)

oil on canvas. 60 x 95
Ж-4644
Received in 1928 from the State Museum Fund Provenance
Сollection of Princess Zinaida Yusupova, St Petersburg

Period Early 19th century
CategoryHistory Painting
Keywords The Epoch of Paul I (1796-1801) | Peasants | The Rulers of the Russian Empire | The Romanovs | Aristocrats | Emperors | folk costume | military clothing | Coronation costume | headdress | male costume | Moscow, Moscow Region | cathedrals, churches, temples, monasteries | Weapon | Furniture | Royal Regalia
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Empress Marie Feodorovna was crowned together with her husband on 5 April 1797. This solemn ceremony, which was marked by great magnificence and a painstakingly prepared ritual, traditionally took place in the Moscow Kremlin’s Cathedral of the Dormition whose interior was decorated with ancient frescoes. The artist has shown the moment when Marie Feodorovna kneels before Paul and he places the imperial crown on her head.

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