The Death of Socrates: How To Read A Painting
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This is the death of socrates by Jacques Louis David, completed in 1708 it is an examplar of a neo-classical movement in france which David virtually created and brought to the fore himself. Before I say more it’s important to know just how striking this canvas is, not knowing anything about it…
