1. What are two things that make this painting, The Death of Socrates, so
striking or jump out to you right away?

2. How old is Socrates supposed to be in this painting? Is that age accurately
portrayed? Why or why not?

3. Where is the main light source in this painting pointing to? Why do you
think the artist chose to do this?

4. The video mentions that you can often read a painting from left to right like
a book. What is in the center of this painting, The Death of Socrates, and
why?

5. Who is the disengaged figure at the foot of Socrates bed?