La Comparaison 

"La Comparaison" by Jehan Georges Vibert depicts a cardinal dressed in ornate red robes, adjusting his hair while looking into a hand mirror. He is surrounded by luxurious furnishings, including a bust of Napoleon, a framed portrait of Napoleon, and an elaborate dresser. The painting is a commentary on the vanity and ambition of the clergy, and the comparison between the religious and the secular. Vibert's use of rich colors and details creates a sense of opulence and grandeur, highlighting the contrast between the cardinal's outward appearance and his inner thoughts.