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The Death of Socrates" (1787) is a famous neoclassical painting by the French artist Jacques-Louis David. It depicts the final moments of the philosopher Socrates, who was sentenced to death by drinking poison hemlock for allegedly corrupting the youth of Athens and impiety towards the Athenian gods
Socrates is shown in the center, calm and resolute, with his hand extended towards the cup of hemlock, symbolizing his acceptance of death
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