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The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas)
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The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127648 The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 129.5x196 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Socrates (c.469-399 BC), Classical Greek philosopher who drank poison instead of fleeing Athens and saving his life; ); French, out of copyright
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This print showcases Jacques Louis David's masterpiece, "The Death of Socrates" painted in 1787. The oil on canvas artwork measures an impressive 129.5x196 cm and is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, USA. The painting depicts the poignant moment when Socrates, a renowned Classical Greek philosopher from around 469-399 BC, chose to drink poison rather than escape Athens and save his life. This act of self-sacrifice was seen as an act of bravery and courage by many. In the image, we see Socrates surrounded by his distraught friends and companions who are mourning his impending death. The atmosphere is heavy with grief as they witness their beloved teacher facing his punishment for challenging societal norms through his philosophical teachings. Socrates sits chained in a prison cell wearing a toga while holding a cup filled with hemlock poison – the instrument that will end his life. A soldier stands nearby, overseeing this somber scene. David's neoclassical style brings dramatic intensity to this historical event. Through this powerful composition, he captures both the emotional turmoil felt by those present and pays homage to Socrates' unwavering commitment to truth even at the cost of his own existence. This iconic artwork serves as a reminder of Socrates' enduring legacy as one of history's greatest thinkers and philosophers who fearlessly faced death rather than compromising his principles.
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