A MASTERPIECE, IN THE HISTORY OF PAINTING (6) Description of the painting Title painting:  Napoleon Crossing the Alps In May 1800 Napoleon crossed the Alps, and in June was his victory at Marengo, Italy, over Austria. He is shown on a mule with a peasant leading him over the Great St Bernard Pass. The painting … Lire la suite A MASTERPIECE, IN THE HISTORY OF PAINTING: (6)Napoleon Crossing the Alps