What was the most important value that neoclassical artists attempted to portray and convey?

The most important value that the Neoclassical artist attempted to portray and convey is Virtue.The Neoclassicism refers to a style or movements in the arts that promote virtue, heroism, and self-sacrifice making the mood of the paintings more somber to encourage a moral life lesson. This is not only shown through paintings, but also in other forms of arts such as theater.