HUNGARIAN (Late 17th Century). The Batthyany & Nadasd Lunettes (Pair). 1697–1698. 18th Century These paintings were created as

These paintings were created as part of Napoleon’s personal endeavor to document the natural world of Egypt

The scale and craftsmanship of this work underscore its importance for administrators

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the only significant modification is the replacement

embodying the warm patina and organic aesthetic typical of the period

HUNGARIAN (Late 17th Century). The Batthyany & Nadasd Lunettes (Pair). 1697–1698. 18th Century These paintings were created asHUNGARIAN (Late 17th Century) The Batthyany & Nadasd Lunettes (Pair) Commissioned by Adam Batthyany (1698) and Thomas de Nadasd (1697) Oil on canvas Each: 145" x 53 3 4" canvas An extraordinary matched pair of monumental lunette oil paintings, among the most important surviving artistic records of Hungary's political and religious identity at the close of the 17th century. Commissioned by two of the most powerful Hungarian magnatesboth rebel princes