About Jacques-Louis David
Jacques-Louis David was the leading painter of Neoclassicism, using clear, sculptural forms and stories from ancient history to teach lessons of virtue. He was deeply involved in the French Revolution and later became Napoleon's painter.
After Napoleon's fall he went into exile in Brussels, where he died in 1825.
Where to see Jacques-Louis David's famous paintings
| Painting | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|
| The Oath of the Horatii | 1784 to 1785 | Musée du Louvre, Paris |
| The Death of Socrates | 1787 | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York |
| The Death of Marat | 1793 | Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels |
| Napoleon Crossing the Alps | 1801 | Château de Malmaison, Rueil-Malmaison (near Paris) |
| Napoleon in His Study | 1812 | National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC |
How big are they?
The paintings drawn to scale next to a person 1.7 m tall.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most famous paintings by Jacques-Louis David?
The Oath of the Horatii, The Death of Socrates, The Death of Marat, Napoleon Crossing the Alps, Napoleon in His Study.
Where can I see paintings by Jacques-Louis David?
The Oath of the Horatii at the Musée du Louvre in Paris; The Death of Socrates at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; The Death of Marat at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels; Napoleon Crossing the Alps at the Château de Malmaison in Rueil-Malmaison (near Paris); Napoleon in His Study at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.
When did Jacques-Louis David live?
Jacques-Louis David was born in 1748 and died in 1825.
Sources: Wikidata Q83155. Checked October 17, 2026. How we check.