A reproduction of a sculptural portrait of Socrates based on the original created by the sculptor Lysippus. The Greek philosopher Socrates lived in Athens during the 5th century BC. His resolute stance against tyranny brought about his trial, and he was condemned to die by drinking hemlock. This sculpture came to the Hermitage in 1892 as part of the collection of Marquis Campana, Director of a Roman loan bank, who went bankrupt due to his weakness for antiquities. It has been skillfully crafted by experienced workmen of the Hermitage workshops. Each product has been compared to the original and approved the by the museum specialists.

Cast marble.
Height 13 in. (34 cm).