An antique etching portrait of Josephine Bonaparte, who was Empress of the French as the first wife of Emperor Napoleon I. The picture below illustrates the coronation ceremony, officiated by Pope Pius VII, took place at Notre Dame de Paris, on 2 December 1804. Following a pre-arranged protocol, Napoleon first crowned himself, then put the crown on Joséphine's head, proclaiming her empress. Engraved by Lerouge and Bovinet, painted from nature by J. A. Laurent, drawn by Ch. Chasselat. Matted. Circa the early 19th century. Antique French Print Collectibles.