Sokrates 1784 - 1788

"Sokrates" (1784-1788) is an engraving by Danish artist J.F. Clemens (1748-1831). This artwork depicts the Greek philosopher Socrates in a moment of reflection, possibly contemplating his impending death. The composition, featuring a single figure in a darkened setting with a ghostly figure in the background, creates a dramatic and melancholic atmosphere. The print, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, exemplifies the Neoclassical style that was prevalent in the late 18th century.