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Jacques-Louis David

1748–1825 · 18th–19th century · France · Neoclassicism

The Death of Socrates — Jacques-Louis David
The Death of Socrates

How to recognize Jacques-Louis David

David is the austere voice of Neoclassicism — sharp drawing, sculptural figures, stark stage-like lighting, and noble Roman themes. Look for crisp contours, heroic gesture, and severe moral clarity.

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