The Death of Socrates, by Jacques-Louis David
The Death of Socrates, by Jacques-Louis David, French Neoclassical painting, oil on canvas. Greek Classical philosopher Socrates about to drink poison as the price of maintaining his beliefs. Most of his disciples are grieving, except for the meditative Plato seated on left. Apollodorus is behind Plato, leaning against the wall while Crito grasps Socrates thigh (BSLOC_2017_9_145)
Picture No
11965309
Media ID
45354222
Size
3000px x 1964px
(982KB)
Credit
Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
Source
Everett Collection
Date
1787
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