- Material / technique
- Painting
- Attribution / role
- See the museum attribution
- Collection / source
- National Gallery — Jacques-Louis David
Artwork notes
A political figure becomes an individual sitter rather than an ancient hero.
Materials, marks and colour
Artist-wide context; individual works may differ.
Media and surface
Drawings establish the figures and gestures before a large painted scene.
Marks and structure
Clear contours and carefully staged bodies make a moral or political argument readable.
Palette and light
Controlled light separates skin, costume and architectural setting without relying on loose brushwork.