Jacques Louis David

Jacques Louis David was a French painter born in 1748 and active until his death in 1825. He is best known as a leading figure of the Neoclassicism movement, which sought to revive the classical art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome. David gained prominence for his historical and mythological subjects, with notable works including "The Death of Socrates" and "Napoleon Crossing the Alps." His art was influential in shaping the visual language of the French Revolution and the subsequent Napoleonic era. David served as the court painter to Napoleon Bonaparte, further solidifying his status in the art world. His legacy continues to impact artists and movements that followed.