Napoleon

• leaders in war

  • gold ornate clothing = wealth and status
  • muscular physique = manly - idealised as commissioned for a gift exchange with Spain
  • on wild horse = control - crossing the alps to take over Italy from the Austrians
  • arm raised - ad locutio - control and leadership - aims to be like roman leader
  • stern expression = agressive and serious
  • names on rock - Hannibal = cross alps, charlemange = 1st French leader - aspires to be like them