Painted in Rome in the style of neoclassicism, Jacques Louis David’s Oath of the Horatii is one of the better-known examples of art produced during the year of 1784 C.E. It is a large scaled oil painting which was originally painted in Rome but now resides in Louvre, Paris. The painting is done in the work of neoclassicism. It portrays trends or movements usually prevailing in the architecture of European colonies at various periods of times usually dating between the late 18th and early 19th
as an act of either protecting or claiming. In David’s Oath of Horatii, the three brothers are seen being presented their swords by their father, representing a political responsibility of the citizens, it is also shown in a Classical style setting staying true to its Classical revival. On the other hand, Delacroix painting, Liberty Leading the People, it’s shown as a political movement but not quite like the showing of David’s Oath of Horatii. Delacroix painting shows emotion throughout the whole
The Oath of the Horatii painted by Jacques Louis David in Rome represents all the elements of the style of Neo-Classicism. It is completed in 1784 as oil on canvas. This painting is not only one of the hallmark paintings of the style of Neo-Calssicism and Davis’s well-known pieces, but also possesses the time significance for the Art history of France. The theme of the painting is to advocate heroism and fortitude, and that personal feelings should be subordinated to the national interest
the rich and powerful and represent the culture and status quo of the painted. Fra Filippo Lippi’s Portrait of a Woman with a Man at a Casement and Jacques Louis David’s Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier and His Wife are no exceptions. Fra Filippo Lippi’s portrait painting is the earliest surviving double portrait from the Italian Renaissance and Jacques Louis David’s portrait painting is a quintessential example of Neoclassical portraiture. Through an examination of the cultural and historical influences