Jacques-Louis David

About Jacques-Louis David

Jacques-Louis David (1748–1825) was a dominant figure in French Neoclassical painting, whose historical importance is reflected by his #859 rank in the Pantheon project. As the principal artistic voice of the French Revolution and later Napoleon Bonaparte, his powerful canvases defined the era. Key works like *The Oath of the Horatii* and *The Death of Marat* cemented his role in capturing and shaping revolutionary ideals and imperial iconography through dramatic, moralizing historical scenes.

David's current internet presence shows a slight disconnect from his historical stature. In 2025, his Wikipedia page accrued 297K annualized views, resulting in an Attention Gap of approximately 1x—meaning his attention level is closely aligned with what his historical importance might suggest. This moderate attention contrasts sharply with figures like William IV of the United Kingdom (#261 importance), who garnered only 67K views, suggesting David commands a relatively stronger digital footprint than some significantly more ranked historical peers, though he still resides in the shadow of the internet's top historical figures.

The trajectory of his attention indicates mild disinterest, with a Year-over-Year Change of -0.5% and a -18% drop in momentum between Q1 and Q3 of 2025, suggesting a gradual fade from immediate public digital curiosity.