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Detailed explanation-1: -Abstract. The death of Socrates in 399 BCE, as reported by Plato in the Phaedo, is usually attributed to poisoning with common hemlock.

Detailed explanation-2: -The painting depicts the Greek philosopher Socrates (469–399 B.C.) about to take a goblet of poison hemlock. Imprisoned for impiety and corrupting the youth of Athens, Socrates refused to renounce his beliefs and was sentenced to death.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the Phaedo, Plato claims that Socrates first felt a numbing in his limbs, after which the sensation overtook his entire body. Socrates maintained full awareness throughout his poisoning and even continued to speak to those around who witnessed his death.