Loading cart…
No products in the cart.
The Death of Socrates by Jacques-Louis David
Original price was: $518.00.$259.00Current price is: $259.00.
Artist: Jacques-Louis David
Bring the visual character of The Death of Socrates by Jacques-Louis David to your space with a hand-painted oil reproduction, crafted on canvas with real oil color, a responsive painted surface, and traditional studio workmanship.
Description
Description
About the painting. The Death of Socrates shows the philosopher in his Athenian prison in 399 BC, one finger raised as he finishes his argument for the immortality of the soul, the other hand reaching for the cup of hemlock without looking, while his disciples break down and Plato sits at the foot of the bed with his back turned. Painted by David in 1787. Painted 1787. Oil on canvas, 129.5 x 196.2 cm. Original in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Jacques-Louis David approaches the named subject of The Death of Socrates as a complete visual statement rather than a simple illustration. The eye is guided through shifts in emphasis and spacing, making the composition feel coherent from its central subject to its outer edges.
Jacques-Louis David uses changes in light, color, and definition to establish the work’s mood and guide attention. Attention to the intervals between major forms preserves the image’s visual pace while keeping its central emphasis clear. This combination of structure and atmosphere gives the work a visual rhythm that remains engaging beyond the first impression.
A made-to-order oil reproduction reinterprets the image with real pigment, individual brushwork, and the depth of a painted canvas. Made individually by skilled artists, it offers surface variation and depth that a flat print cannot provide, making it a refined choice for collectors who value traditional craft.
Artwork guide
The story behind The Death of Socrates by Jacques-Louis David
Explore the painting’s history, composition and meaning in the ByMuseum art guide.
Read the history and meaning of The Death of Socrates by Jacques-Louis DavidPRODUCT INFORMATION
Each ByMuseum artwork is a hand-painted oil painting reproduction created by trained artists on high-quality cotton canvas. Every piece is reviewed, finished, and packed according to the framing option you select.
Empty walls flatten a room. A classical artwork restores structure and visual hierarchy. One painting defines the space, anchors furniture, and establishes identity.
Delivery up to 25 days
Worldwide shipping included. Each painting is produced to order and safely packed for international transport.
100% secure payment
All payments are encrypted and processed through trusted payment providers.
Authentic hand-painted reproduction
Real brushwork, layered oil paint, and durable pigments on museum-quality canvas.
90-day money-back guarantee
If the result does not meet expectations, return it for a full refund.
Unframed — Rolled in Tube
Your artwork is painted on premium cotton canvas, then shipped safely rolled in a rigid tube with extra blank canvas border — ready for stretching or framing locally.
Framed — Ready to Hang
Select a handcrafted frame and we’ll deliver your painting fully assembled, protected, and ready to hang.
For safe shipping, framing is available up to a maximum size. Larger sizes will automatically disable the frame option.
Stretched Canvas
Choose “Stretched” to receive your canvas mounted on wooden stretcher bars — perfect if you’ll frame it later or display it as-is.
Gallery Wrap
Gallery Wrap is a deeper, 1.5" style stretcher. The canvas wraps around the sides and is stapled on the back for a clean, modern, frameless look.
Insured Express Delivery
We ship with UPS, FedEx, or DHL straight to your door. You’ll receive a tracking number as soon as your order leaves our studio. Typical delivery is 4–5 business days after dispatch; large, framed, or stretched pieces may take longer depending on the safest shipping route.
Unframed canvases are protected with a film, carefully rolled, and secured inside a rigid shipping tube.
Stretched, Gallery Wrapped, and Framed paintings are wrapped, cushioned with foam protection, and boxed for safe transit.
Related products
-
Jacques-Louis David
Andromache Mourns Hector
View sizes & framesHand-painted oil paintingOriginal price was: $518.00.$259.00Current price is: $259.00. -
Jacques-Louis David
Madame R
View sizes & framesHand-painted oil paintingOriginal price was: $518.00.$259.00Current price is: $259.00. -
Jacques-Louis David
The Lictors Bring to Brutus the Bodies of His Sons
View sizes & framesHand-painted oil paintingOriginal price was: $518.00.$259.00Current price is: $259.00. -
Jacques-Louis David
Pope Pius VII
View sizes & framesHand-painted oil paintingOriginal price was: $518.00.$259.00Current price is: $259.00.
