The painting "Oath of the Horatii" by Jacques-Louis David not only showcases artistic prowess but also reflects significant historical and cultural movements. David, a key figure in the French Revolution, was commissioned by King Louis XVI to create this masterpiece because of its powerful message.
Because of the enlightenment and the writings of Voltaire, the neoclassical movement puts into motion the stepping stones for the modernest movement that would occure centuries later.
King Louis XVI
Supported and Aided the American Revolution
The American Revolution
Commisioned Oath of the Horatii because he believed in the message it communicated
Birth on the NeoClassical movement
Death of Rococo Movement
The Enlightenment
The French Revolution
Oath of the Horatii became the banner for the Revolutionaries cause
Jacques-Louis David
In addition to being an artist, he was a major player in the French Revolution