I’ve only just found this channel and love it!!! I recently made it my goal to travel to as many art museums as possible in my lifetime. Have been to several in Europe so far and just went to the Met in New York this year. Keep up with these videos!
I live in fort worth tx and I cannot get enough of the Kimbell, a world class museum, I spent 2 years in Europe, thanks to my uncle Sam, and my favorite was one in Munich, I spent 3 days in awe,
@@jeffbell5125 I can’t wait to go back to Europe! I’m the meantime next on my list is Chicago, Boston and DC. Will have to make Texas a destination too! Every time I walk into one of these amazing places it’s feels like heaven!
Thanks for these videos. If the general public know the stories behind these works I believe they would take more interest in art. To many now these are just “old painting” of a bygone era. This is appreciated.
Great video. David is such an interesting artist living in turmoil. I watched other videos about this painting and all have such different takes on the moral dilemma and subject matter. Thanks for your clear view on this important work.
Thank you so much for this! What an interesting story! David certainly choses to depict his friend Marat as a martyr of the revolution. By devoding it of any other elements which must have been present in the room, the scene is quite theatrical and Marat is depicted in a way that - as you mentioned - reminds us of Christ
I've studied this painting a number of times and each time I learn more... like you said it's a very messy period of history, but you made it very clear indeed!!! Of course I know the copy in the Louvre but I will make a point of seeing the original this coming week!! Great video, as usual Carel!!
Another great video...it's so strange that his face looks almost to be smiling. As a child I remember being horrified by this scene at Madame Tussaud's waxworks...he looked much less peaceful then!
Yes, If I remember correctly, they left the knife in his chest at madame tussaud's. It was made much more gory. in this painting he was supposed to be almost majestic.
It's peculiar to see David's skill and artistic talent employed in something which turns out to be propaganda of a rank sort. It appears to be inspired by David's great, and earlier, Death of Socrates, but the two men couldn't be more different. What did Marat do that in any way helped his suffering fellow citizens? Agreeing with a list of "enemies of the state" that are to be quickly guillotined without a trial poisons the man's life and legacy. Ironically, David painted the most memorable portrait of Napoleon, (Crossing the Alps), a leader who outlawed the singing of the Marseillaise because he feared its power to provoke another blood-soaked revolution.
I’ve only just found this channel and love it!!! I recently made it my goal to travel to as many art museums as possible in my lifetime. Have been to several in Europe so far and just went to the Met in New York this year. Keep up with these videos!
Welcome aboard!There is much more to come!
I live in fort worth tx and I cannot get enough of the Kimbell, a world class museum, I spent 2 years in Europe, thanks to my uncle Sam, and my favorite was one in Munich, I spent 3 days in awe,
@@jeffbell5125 I can’t wait to go back to Europe! I’m the meantime next on my list is Chicago, Boston and DC. Will have to make Texas a destination too! Every time I walk into one of these amazing places it’s feels like heaven!
@@paddypaddy7276 there are good times ahead when you follow and share your passion, stay safe and good travels
Thank you.
One more marvelous art lesson, and also a history one!
Thanks! Glad you liked it
loved this video! very informative - learnt a lot about French history and art history :)
Thank you! 😃
Thanks for these videos. If the general public know the stories behind these works I believe they would take more interest in art. To many now these are just “old painting” of a bygone era. This is appreciated.
Thanks!
I was at at the Gallery many years ago, which is vast, and walked a long distance to see this painting. It was worth it.
Impressive isn't it?
Great video. David is such an interesting artist living in turmoil. I watched other videos about this painting and all have such different takes on the moral dilemma and subject matter. Thanks for your clear view on this important work.
thank you! make more about David!
Thank you so much for this! What an interesting story! David certainly choses to depict his friend Marat as a martyr of the revolution. By devoding it of any other elements which must have been present in the room, the scene is quite theatrical and Marat is depicted in a way that - as you mentioned - reminds us of Christ
You are most welcome
I've studied this painting a number of times and each time I learn more... like you said it's a very messy period of history, but you made it very clear indeed!!! Of course I know the copy in the Louvre but I will make a point of seeing the original this coming week!! Great video, as usual Carel!!
Thanks! Glad you like it!
Another great video...it's so strange that his face looks almost to be smiling. As a child I remember being horrified by this scene at Madame Tussaud's waxworks...he looked much less peaceful then!
Yes, If I remember correctly, they left the knife in his chest at madame tussaud's. It was made much more gory. in this painting he was supposed to be almost majestic.
Fantastic video Sir. I’m going to be spending a lot of time with you on this channel .
Please do! And please share them!
Tanks, good made and very interesting !
Any Have a Nice Life fans? Great album
I'll check it out
@@storiesofart the painting is the album cover.
@@storiesofart what did you think?
What a beautiful
I enjoyed watching it
Greetings nice and warm from Seoul sub 😀
Thank you very much! don't forget to share it!
Did you say a Republic? You mean like we inaugurated here in the states. Interesting bit of information
yes they did
It's peculiar to see David's skill and artistic talent employed in something which turns out to be propaganda of a rank sort. It appears to be inspired by David's great, and earlier, Death of Socrates, but the two men couldn't be more different. What did Marat do that in any way helped his suffering fellow citizens? Agreeing with a list of "enemies of the state" that are to be quickly guillotined without a trial poisons the man's life and legacy.
Ironically, David painted the most memorable portrait of Napoleon, (Crossing the Alps), a leader who outlawed the singing of the Marseillaise because he feared its power to provoke another blood-soaked revolution.
Rococo was an interruption in art. Pretty, cute, sexy and a waste of time.