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Socrates drinks the cup of poison, by Unknown, paint

Socrates drinks the cup of poison

Unknown

paint

From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin

Dominant colour

Overview

Socrates drinks the cup of poison is a paint by Unknown, held at Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Who painted this?
Unknown
Where can I see it?
Gemäldegalerie Berlin

About this work

The painting depicts a somber scene with a group of people gathered around a man, Socrates, who is sitting on a bed. He is holding a cup in his right hand, and his left arm is outstretched. The room is dimly lit, with a window on the left side, and the atmosphere is tense. In the foreground, a woman is shown holding a child, while another woman stands behind her. A man with a sword is also present, adding to the sense of drama. The overall mood of the painting is one of solemnity and gravity. This painting is part of the collection at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

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