This morning, the full Delacroix Project team convened for its second seminar in an exceptional and highly symbolic setting: the French National Assembly.

Following an initial session dedicated to defining the project’s scientific framework and strategic orientations, this new milestone provided an opportunity to anchor our reflections within one of France’s most significant political and historical institutions. Held directly on site at the Palais Bourbon, the seminar focused primarily on an in-depth visit of the National Assembly’s premises, offering valuable contextual insight into the historical, artistic, and institutional environment connected to the project.

The visit was expertly led by Barthélémy Jobert, whose thoughtful and engaging guidance shed light on the history of the building, the richness of its artistic heritage, and the symbolic significance of the works housed within its walls. Combining scholarly rigor with clarity and accessibility, the tour encouraged a dialogue between historical analysis, aesthetic interpretation, and contemporary institutional perspectives.

Beyond the visit itself, this seminar served as a key collective moment for the team. Informal exchanges, interdisciplinary discussions, and shared reflections strengthened collaboration and helped refine several dimensions of the project.

This second seminar reaffirms the ambition of the Delacroix Project: to bring together research, heritage, and contemporary inquiry, drawing on complementary expertise and engaging meaningfully with places that carry deep historical and cultural significance.

The next stages of the project will build on this momentum, continuing to foster rigorous dialogue at the intersection of history, culture, and present-day challenges.