Therefore , David intended to record more than just the horror of martyrdom .
Close inspection of this painting shows Marat at his last breath , when Corday and many others were still nearby ( Corday did not try to escape ) .
David intended to record more than just the horror of martyrdom .
Close inspection of this painting shows Marat at his last breath , when Corday and many others were still nearby ( Corday did not try to escape ) .