Socrates en Xantippe 1765

"Socrates en Xantippe" (1765) is an etching by the Dutch artist Jan Tersteeg (1750-1807), depicting a scene from the life of the famous Greek philosopher Socrates. The etching shows Socrates seated, surrounded by three men, as a woman leans over a balcony, likely his wife, Xantippe. The artwork is a fine example of Tersteeg's ability to capture the drama and emotion of a historical moment. Socrates's teachings and Xantippe's famous temper are depicted in this artwork, highlighting a famous intellectual and his personal life.