Joachim Murat, King of Naples (1767-1815)

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you a really cool painting today! It's a picture of a king! Have you ever seen a king before? What do you think a king might wear? nn

This painting is of King Joachim Murat. He was the King of Naples a long, long time ago, in 1812. A very talented artist named François Gérard painted him. It's a small painting, but it's packed with amazing details! Can you imagine painting something so tiny but making it look so grand? nn

Look closely at the king's clothes! See that bright red coat? Wow! It's covered in sparkly gold and silver! And look at the fluffy white fur around his shoulders. It's called ermine, and it was very fancy back then. What do you think it felt like to wear such a fancy coat? Do you think it was warm or maybe a little heavy? nn

The artist used light and dark colors to make the king look really important. See how the dark background makes the king's red coat pop? It's like he's shining! And see the little bit of a throne and a crown? That shows us he's a very powerful king. What other things do you think show that he is a king? nn

This painting isn't just a pretty picture. It tells us a story about a real person who lived a long time ago. It shows us what kings looked like and how important they were. It's like a tiny window into the past! What do you think this painting tells us about King Murat? What kind of person do you think he was? nn

So, next time you see a painting, remember to look closely! There are always lots of interesting things to discover. Thank you for joining me today! Do you have any questions about King Murat or the painting? I'd love to hear your thoughts!