Let's discuss symbolism of the figure of Socrates here. Are we even sure this is Socrates?
Let's discuss symbolism of the figure of Socrates here. Are we even sure this is Socrates?
This seems absolutely characters of SOCRATES both in terms of its coherence with the geometric proportions of his actual bust, as well as the symbolic features of a challenging stare and scowl, expressing what a "gadfly" he was to Athenians.
Yes and the (dismissive?) expression of the figure in blue listening to him seems relevant too.