The subject of the Socrates’ death has been repeated by many artist besides David, none are as well known or highly praised. The small object that is the source of emotions, the men grieving heavily before the death. Socrates draped in white with the figure of a young athletic, despite being well into his elder years, the idealized body of antiquity. Taken directly from Greek, especially when painting Socrates to show his dominance, as the tragic hero. Image of expressing his idea is the highest priority to create, the ‘perfect form...is to be an artist.’, not being confined to the world of reality.
