Socrates And Alcibiades 1813 - 1816

Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg's "Socrates and Alcibiades" (1813-1816) depicts a captivating scene of philosophical dialogue. The painting portrays Socrates, the renowned Greek philosopher, engaged in a conversation with Alcibiades, a prominent Athenian statesman and military leader. Eckersberg, a key figure in Danish Golden Age painting, uses classical themes and a realistic style to capture the intellectual and emotional exchange between these two influential figures.