La Pastiche The Death Of Marat, 1793 Jacques-louis David Framed 28-in H x 32-in W People Canvas Hand-painted Painting

In 1793, leading French revolutionary painter Jacques-Louis David immortalized the death of journalist Jean-Paul Marat in this painting, La Mort de Marat (The Death of Marat). David sought to imbue Marat with some of the sacred qualities given to religious martyrs and give credence to the revolutionary causes for which he fought by painting him in the style of Michelangelo's Pieta and Caravaggio's Entombment of Christ. His use of dramatic lighting and idealized subject give off a sense of tragic sacrifice. Borrowing religious styles for the purpose of political advancement presaged some later modernist ideas and helped cement the historical significance of David, Marat, and this painting in particular. A truly meaningful piece of history, painted by an influential master, has been recreated here with care and made available for your personal enjoyment. Frame Description: Victorian Gold Frame