Question

A sculpture on the Arc de Triomphe titled The Departure of the Volunteers of 1792 (The Marseillaise) by Francois Rude. A warrior angel with a sword flies over men with weapons and shields.

The sculpture above quickly became known as “The Marseillaise.” What else was named “The Marseillaise”?

Answer 1

In addition to the sculpture by François Rude, "The Marseillaise" is also the title of the national anthem of France. The anthem, originally titled "Chant de guerre pour l'Armée du Rhin" (War Song for the Army of the Rhine), was written and composed by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle in 1792. It became known as "La Marseillaise" because it was sung by volunteers from Marseille during the French Revolution. The song is a symbol of the French Republic and has strong revolutionary connotations.