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The Death of Socrates, by Jacques-Louis David
Contributed by: Clarkson
  • 1. In which year did Jacques-Louis David complete 'The Death of Socrates'?
A) 1776
B) 1804
C) 1793
D) 1787
  • 2. Which Greek philosopher is depicted at the foot of Socrates' bed?
A) Plato
B) Pythagoras
C) Aristotle
D) Diogenes
  • 3. What is Socrates doing with his left hand in the painting?
A) Grasping his chains
B) Pointing upward
C) Holding the cup
D) Covering his face
  • 4. Which museum currently houses 'The Death of Socrates'?
A) Louvre
B) British Museum
C) Uffizi Gallery
D) Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • 5. What object is being handed to Socrates in the painting?
A) Scroll of charges
B) Key to freedom
C) Cup of hemlock
D) Laurel wreath
  • 6. What was Socrates officially charged with?
A) Murder
B) Theft from temple
C) Corrupting youth and impiety
D) Treason against Athens
  • 7. Which literary work primarily inspired David's composition?
A) Homer's Iliad
B) Aristotle's Politics
C) Plato's Phaedo
D) Sophocles' Antigone
  • 8. What is the dominant color scheme of the painting?
A) Monochrome
B) Bright primary colors
C) Pastel shades
D) Earthy tones
  • 9. What architectural style appears in the background?
A) Romanesque
B) Renaissance
C) Classical Greek
D) Gothic
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