Jacques-Louis David was born in Paris, France during 1748. he was one of the highly influential painters of the Neo-classical style.
The Neo-classical style is a contrast to the late Baroque or Rococo styles of the late 18th century. It is a desire to return to the purer art form of early Western periods, namely Greek and Roman uses sharp colors and no pastels.
Jacques-Louis David becomes a good friend of Robespierre and later Napoleon.
