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Neoclassicism
The Death of Socrates
by Jacques-Louis David, 1787
The Death of Socrates (1787) is a history painting by Jacques-Louis David, one of the masters of Neoclassicism. The original hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
$555$1,063
- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
- 90-day guaranteeRepaint or refund
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Jacques-Louis David
- Year
- 1787
- Movement
- Neoclassicism
- Original
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
The Death of Socrates by Jacques-Louis David (1787) depicts Socrates, Plato, man, stairs, suicide, bed. The original hangs in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Your ArtLogia The Death of Socrates is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Neoclassicism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: The leading painter of French Neoclassicism and of the Revolution and Napoleonic era.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Jacques-Louis David (1748–1825)
The leading painter of French Neoclassicism and of the Revolution and Napoleonic era.
More by Jacques-Louis DavidQuestions
Is this The Death of Socrates reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your The Death of Socrates is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original The Death of Socrates?
The original by Jacques-Louis David (1787) is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 36 × 48", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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