Napoleon's era saw a proliferation of portraits, with the French state actively commissioning painters and sculptors to produce hundreds of images depicting the leader in various poses and settings.

The photo appeared to use "monster" lighting ... It's difficult to overstate the importance of political images like Trump's, he said. "A picture can make or break a political campaign." ...

The stares of both images, painting and photo, seem calculated to stave off the slightest whisper of dissent. Rosa's subject is depicted holding an intimidatory sign that reads "Keep silent ...