Scene from Ancient History: Cup Offered to an Invalid

Jacques-Louis David, 1760

MEDIUMBlack chalk

DIMENSIONS9 7/16 x 11 1/2 in. (24 x 29.2 cm.)

LOCATIONThe Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Jacques-Louis David 1748–1825 · France

David survived revolution, prison, and exile to paint Napoleon's glory — and still died the most influential artist in France.