Pendant with Cameo Portrait of the Empress Josephine, Joséphine de Beauharnais, circa 1797

Talani, a roman gem carver based in naples, signed this cameo portrait of napoleon's first wife. The pendant formerly belonged to marshal henri-gratien bertrand, who loyally accompanied napoleon to his exile in saint helena. Date: circa 1797. Place of creation: Naples, Italy. Dimensions: 3 cm (1.1 in). Medium: gold. Collection: Walters Art Museum. Teresa Talani - Pendant with Cameo Portrait of the Empress Josephine - Walters 42202