Lamentation over the corpse of Socrates 

Vincenzo Camuccini's "Lamentation over the corpse of Socrates" depicts the death of the renowned Greek philosopher Socrates. The scene shows the philosopher laid out on a platform, surrounded by his grieving disciples. The painting captures the solemnity of the event, highlighting the sorrow of those who lost a great teacher and thinker. Camuccini, a prominent Italian Neoclassical artist, was known for his historical and mythological subjects, employing a balanced composition and detailed rendering. The scene, though sorrowful, also suggests the enduring legacy of Socrates' ideas, which continued to inspire generations after his death.