J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Jacques Louis David: Empire to Exile
The companion website of a major survey of the work of Jacques-Louis David exhibited at the J. Paul Getty Museum in February 2005. The exhibition focuses on the artist's career after the French Revolution, from the mid-1790s until his...
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Olga's Gallery: The Oath of the Horatii
View this famous painting by Jacques-Louis David, "The Oath of the Horatii, 1784.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Kids Art Zone
The National Gallery of Art has created this impressive gateway to make its vast collections accessible to children. Colorful, fun, and interactive. With links to an "Art Zone," where kids can make art online, to downloadable guides for...
BBC
Bbc: Simon Schama's Power of Art: David
From the BBC's documentary series on art "Simon Schama's Power of Art", this is the web-page synopsis version of the program on the French, NeoClassicist, Jacques-Louis David.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Jacques Louis David
This site provides a biography of Jacques-Louis David, complete with several examples of his work.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: Napoleon in His Study by Jacques Louis David
An interactive site which tells the story of the painting "Napoleon in His Study" painted by Jacques-Louis David. Fun activities and an art project are included at this site.
J. Paul Getty Trust
J. Paul Getty Museum: Jacques Louis David
Brief description of the Jacques-Louis David's life and artistic influences, with links to more information on six of David's works in the Getty's collection. Discusses the classical influences seen in the artist's work and his role in...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Lictors Returning to Brutus the Bodies of His Sons
A detailed description of Jaques-Louis David's painting Lictors Returning to Brutus the Bodies of his Sons. Includes audio of a modern art professor's perspective of the art. [3:43]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: David, Oath of the Horatii
The "Oath of the Horatii" is typically presented as a prime example of Neoclassical history painting. View pictures and read about the techniques used by David in this essay.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: David, the Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries
Jacques-Louis David's portrait of Napoleon in his study, constitutes one of the last formal portraits of the great French ruler. Read the background of this painting and view pictures on this site.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: David, Napoleon Crossing the Alps
"Napoleon Crossing the Alps" by Jacques-Louis David is still arguably the most successful portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte that was ever made, even though there are many critical reviews. View a picture and read the background of this...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: David and the Death of Marat
At the height of the Reign of Terror in 1793, David painted a memorial to his great friend, the murdered publisher, Jean Marat. View pictures and read the history behind this painting in this essay.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Neoclassicism
How much do you know about Neoclassicism? Find out by answering this ten-question multiple-choice and true/false quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Jacques Louis David: The Death of Marat
This resource from the CGFA provides a short essay on the history and description of the painting "The Death of Marat" by Jacques-Louis David. Includes a pen and ink study of Marat's head and a link to view the painting "Death of Marat".
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Jacques Louis David
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Jacques-Louis David.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Jacques Louis David
Biographical summary of the life and career of Jacques-Louis David, a French painter in the Neoclassical style.
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Web Gallery of Art: Portrait of Francois Buron
An image of "Portrait of Francois Buron", created by Jacques-Louis David in 1769 (Oil on canvas, 65 x 54 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Combat of Mars and Minerva
An image of "The Combat of Mars and Minerva", created by Jacques-Louis David in 1771 (Oil on canvas, 146 x 181 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Sorrow
An image of "Sorrow", created by Jacques-Louis David in 1773 (Coloured chalks on paper, 535 x 410 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Death of Seneca
An image of "The Death of Seneca", created by Jacques-Louis David in 1773 (Oil on canvas, 123 x 160 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Antiochus and Stratonica
An image of "Antiochus and Stratonica", created by Jacques-Louis David in 1774 (Oil on canvas, 120 x 155 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Hector
An image of "Hector", created by Jacques-Louis David in 1778 (Oil on canvas, 123 x 172 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Patroclus
An image of "Patroclus", created by Jacques-Louis David in 1780 (Oil on canvas, 122 x 170 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: St Roch Asking the Virgin Mary to Heal Victims of the Plague
An image of "St Roch Asking the Virgin Mary to Heal Victims of the Plague", created by Jacques-Louis David in 1780 (Oil on wood, 260 x 195 cm).