When was Jacques-Louis David born and where did he grow up?
Jacques-Louis David was born on the 30th of August 1748 in Paris. He grew up with well-off architect uncles after his father died in a duel when he was about nine years old.
Questions about Jacques-Louis David
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How many times did Jacques-Louis David fail to win the Rome Prize before succeeding?
Jacques-Louis David failed three consecutive attempts to win the prestigious Rome Prize from the Royal Academy. He finally won the prize in 1774 with his painting Erasistratus Discovering the Cause of Antiochus' Disease.
Why did Jacques-Louis David vote for the execution of Louis XVI?
Jacques-Louis David voted for the execution of Louis XVI on the 21st of January 1793 as part of his revolutionary activities. His peers nicknamed him ferocious terrorist due to this political stance and his support for Robespierre.
What specific details are shown in The Death of Marat by Jacques-Louis David?
The Death of Marat by Jacques-Louis David shows the journalist's body placed upon a Roman bed with his right arm extended holding the pen used to defend the Republic. The wound is displayed while water and vinegar were sprinkled periodically to prevent putrefaction before the funeral on the evening of the 16th of July.
How much money did Jacques-Louis David receive for The Coronation of Napoleon?
Jacques-Louis David received twenty-four thousand Francs for The Coronation of Napoleon which took two years to complete. He later became Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur in 1803 and promoted to Officier in 1808.