Paris welcomes the nations

The Paris City Panel welcomes the nations (1889-1891) by the French artist of Belgian origin Jean Joseph Wiertz (1847-1927) is a prominent work of art that embodies the academic style Wierts was famous for. This panel, which was painted as part of a decorative project for the honor staircase in the Hotel de la Monnaie (Mint House) in Paris, is a symbol of Paris's greatness as a global center welcoming nations. The panel shows a symbolic vision of Paris welcoming representatives of different nations, reflecting the spirit of openness and universality during the French Third Republic. This panel highlights Wierts' skill in grand decoration, combining intricate details with a dramatic composition that reflects the grandeur of French institutions. The work, dating from the period between 1889 and 1891, is a fine example of official art of the Third Republic, and is preserved in the Petit Palais in Paris.