Apotheosis of Montgolfier; Allegorical print shows the elevation of the Montgolfier brothers, French balloonists, to divine status. A man (possibly Etienne Montgolfier) sits on top of a Montgolfier balloon while ascending into the clouds while holding a portrait of Joseph Montgolfier. Surrounding figures include an angel, the gods Neptune and Mars, and people preparing a sacrifice.

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Size: 3995px × 5006px
Photo credit: © Alpha Stock / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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