Socrates Collection

Platos Cave Allegory
In Platos Republic Socrates likens mankind to prisoners in a cave who see only the shadows of reality, and the philosophers to those who have been given a glimpse of it

Science Allegorised
Philosophy enthroned, surrounded by the sciences - Grammar, Rhetoric, Linguistics, Music, Arithmetic, Geometry and Astronomy, with Socrates and Plato and scholars writing

School of Athens, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco)
XIR472 School of Athens, from the Stanza della Segnatura, 1510-11 (fresco) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Italian, out of copyright

The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127648 The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 129.5x196 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Socrates (c.469-399 BC)

Socrates (Day)
SOCRATES Athenian philosopher

Socrates, caricature
Socrates. Caricature of the Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates (c.470-399 BC). Socrates is credited with introducing a new and critical attitude in philosophy and science

Socrates (c 469399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosophe
Socrates (c.469-399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosopher. Bust. Found at Piazza Venezia. 1st. century. Pentelic marble. Palazzo Massimo. National Roman Museum. Rome. Italy

Plato / Uffizi Bust
PLATO aka Aristocles Greek philosopher, disciple of Socrates, teacher of Aristotle

The School of Athens. (Fresco in Stanza della Segnatura), ca 1510-1511. Creator: Raphael
The School of Athens. (Fresco in Stanza della Segnatura), ca 1510-1511. Private Collection

Socrates & Xanthippe (1)
SOCRATES with his wife Xanthippe, a notorious shrew

Aristippus of Cyrene
ARISTIPPUS OF CYRENE Greek philosopher, studied under Socrates, founded hedonist school advocating the (prudent) pursuit of pleasure

Socrates
SOCRATES (470 - 399 BC) Greek philosopher

Socrates (Bonneville)
SOCRATES Athenian philosopher

The Death of Socrates, 1787. Artist: David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825)
The Death of Socrates, 1787. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Mosaic depicting School of Athens, from Pompei, Italy
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Mosaic depicting the School of Athens. From Pompei, Italy

Theophrastus, Plato, Socrates, Epicurus, Pythagoras, and Zeno. Roman mosaic from Pompeii
GREEK PHILOSOPHERS. Theophrastus, Plato, Socrates, Epicurus, Pythagoras, and Zeno. Roman mosaic from Pompeii

Socrates, Ancient Greek philosopher
Socrates (c.470-399 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher, credited with introducing a new and critical attitude in philosophy and science

Socrates (c. 470-399 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher, credited with introducing a new and critical attitude in philosophy and science

PANC2A-00032
Socrates. Hand colored 17th-century engraving

SOCRATES (470 - 399 BC)
SOCRATES Greek philosopher

Socrates (Anon)
SOCRATES Athenian philosopher

Socrates / Hemlock / Anon
SOCRATES Greek philosopher taking hemlock

Socrates / Hemlock / Manceau
SOCRATES Greek philosopher taking hemlock

Death Of Socrates, 469 - 399 B. C. Engraved By F. Finden After H. Corbould
Death Of Socrates, 469 - 399 B.C. Engraved By F. Finden After H. Corbould, From The Book A History Of Greece By Connop Thirlwall Bishop Of St. Davids

Socrates and Xanthippe, Jan Tersteeg, 1765

Portrait of Socrates (engraving)
UTD4927877 Portrait of Socrates (engraving); (add.info.: Greek Philosopher born 469 B. C. , died by poison 399 B. C General history of the world for all people from the earliest times to 1870)

The School of Socrates, 18th century (engraving)
3585944 The School of Socrates, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting the School of Socrates. Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher and educator)

Socrates
3585942 Socrates; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a profile of Socrates. Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher and educator. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration depicting the death of Socrates, a classical Greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western
3522878 Illustration depicting the death of Socrates, a classical Greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the death of Socrates)

Socrates (469-399 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher. Marble portrait bust Archaeological Museum, Athens
536082 Socrates (469-399 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher. Marble portrait bust Archaeological Museum, Athens; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Socrates
3585941 Socrates; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a bust of Socrates. Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher and educator. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

suicide of Socrates, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4917839 suicide of Socrates, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Greek antiquity: suicide of Socrates, philosopher of ancient Greece (5th century BC)

Socrates drinking the Hemlock (litho)
8673886 Socrates drinking the Hemlock (litho) by Pinelli, Bartolomeo (1781-1835); Private Collection; (add.info.: Socrates drinking the Hemlock)

Last hours of Socrates (engraving)
8635087 Last hours of Socrates (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last hours of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, 399 BC)

Death of Socrates, 1749 (engraving)
3432620 Death of Socrates, 1749 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Socrates, from a 1749 print. Socrates, 470/469-399 BC. Classical Greek (Athenian) philosopher.).

Socrates, ancient Greek philosopher (engraving)
8635086 Socrates, ancient Greek philosopher (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Socrates (c470-399 BC), ancient Greek philosopher

Socrates addressing the Athenians (litho)
8660755 Socrates addressing the Athenians (litho) by Heath, Dudley (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Socrates addressing the Athenians)

A bust of Socrates, 19th century (engraving)
5307617 A bust of Socrates, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a bust of Socrates (470 BC -399 BC) a classical Greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western

Portrait of Socrates (engraving)
UTD4927911 Portrait of Socrates (engraving); (add.info.: Greek Philosopher born 469 B. C. , died by poison 399 B. C General history of the world for all people from the earliest times to 1870)

Portrait of Socrates (engraving)
UTD4927874 Portrait of Socrates (engraving); (add.info.: Greek Philosopher born 469 B. C. , died by poison 399 B. C General history of the world for all people from the earliest times to 1870)

Socrates defending Alcibiades (litho)
8673890 Socrates defending Alcibiades (litho) by Pinelli, Bartolomeo (1781-1835); Private Collection; (add.info.: Socrates defending Alcibiades)

Death of Socrates by drinking poison (litho)
KW360472 Death of Socrates by drinking poison (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Socrates (c.469-399 BC), Classical Greek philosopher who drank poison instead of fleeing Athens

Euripides, the greek tragic poet
3525419 Euripides, the greek tragic poet; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Statue of Socrates, 1860
1577570 Statue of Socrates, 1860; (add.info.: Statue of Socrates.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Socrates (439-399), ancient Greek philosopher, on trial for 'corrupting youth' and 'impiety'
536124 Socrates (439-399), ancient Greek philosopher, on trial for 'corrupting youth' and 'impiety', later sentenced to death by drinking hemlock

Plato (c428-c348 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher (marble)
541150 Plato (c428-c348 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher (marble); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Pieter de la Court, 1667. Creator: Abraham Lambertsz. Van Den Tempel
Portrait of Pieter de la Court, 1667

The Death of Socrates, 1808. Creator: Christian Faedder Høyer
The Death of Socrates, 1808

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Socrates, the renowned Classical Greek Athenian philosopher, continues to captivate minds even centuries after his existence. Known for his profound teachings and philosophical inquiries, Socrates left an indelible mark on the world of philosophy. One of Socrates' most famous concepts is the "Plato's Cave Allegory. " This allegory serves as a metaphor for human perception and knowledge. It depicts individuals chained inside a dark cave, only able to see shadows projected on the wall in front of them. Socrates used this allegory to illustrate how true knowledge can be attained by questioning our beliefs and seeking enlightenment beyond what we perceive. In Raphael's masterpiece fresco titled "The School of Athens, " Socrates appears as a caricature alongside other great philosophers. This artwork showcases the intellectual exchange that took place during ancient times and highlights Socrates' influential role in shaping philosophical thought. Another notable depiction can be found in Jacques-Louis David's painting "The Death of Socrates. " Painted in 1787, this oil-on-canvas artwork portrays the moment when Socrates willingly drinks hemlock poison as punishment for corrupting Athenian youth with his radical ideas. The painting immortalizes both his unwavering commitment to truth and his acceptance of death rather than compromising his principles. Sculptures like Plato's Uffizi Bust further commemorate this remarkable thinker. Crafted with intricate details, these sculptures serve as physical representations capturing some essence of who he was – wise yet humble, determined yet open-minded. Beyond these artistic representations lies the historical figure himself – an enigmatic man whose influence extended far beyond his own time period. His teachings inspired countless others throughout history, including Aristippus of Cyrene who developed hedonism based on some aspects of Socratic philosophy. Today, we continue to revisit and study the life and works of this extraordinary individual named Socrates; forever remembered for challenging societal norms through critical thinking and encouraging the pursuit of knowledge.