'The Death of Socrates', 4th century BC, (1787). Artist: Jacques-Louis David
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'The Death of Socrates', 4th century BC, (1787). Socrates (469-399 BC) the Greek philosopher was found guilty of 'impiety' and of 'corrupting the youth'. He rejected the option of paying a fine and an opportunity to escape from prison, and submitted to his sentence of death by drinking hemlock. From the collection of the Metropolitan Museum, New York.
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Creator
- Jacques-Louis David, attributed to: French: Artist, painter, draughtsman
Subject
- Socrates: Greek: Philosopher
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3984x2631
File Size : 30,709kb
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- 003165
- 003165
- 0510000216
- 1-155-563
- 1155563
- 216
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