Question

which of davids paintings conveyed a call to revolutionary action?
a. oath of horatii
b. death of marat
c. napoleon crossing the saint - bernard

Explanation:

Jacques - Louis David's Oath of Horatii is a Neoclassical painting. It depicts a scene from Roman history where the Horatii brothers swear an oath to defend Rome. The strong, heroic poses and the theme of sacrifice and duty were used to inspire revolutionary ideals of patriotism and self - sacrifice among the French people during the revolutionary period.
Death of Marat is a more somber and commemorative painting of a revolutionary figure (Marat) who was assassinated. While it is related to the revolution, it is more of a memorial. Napoleon Crossing the Saint - Bernard was painted to glorify Napoleon and was created after the initial revolutionary period.

Answer:

A. Oath of Horatii