Jacques-Louis David

Jacques-Louis David was a French painter who developed the Neoclassical style. His paintings usually show dramatic and historical scenes from ancient Rome. He mainly focused on patriotism, duty, and sacrifices.  However, David's work is precise, sometimes highly detailed, reflecting his preoccupation with classical ideals of beauty and order. His paintings are so full of emotion, aside from bringing with them the strong political messages that no painting from any other artist can fail to make one appreciate beauty.  For collectors interested in historical narratives and powerful meaningful art, David's work stands the test of time.