Alcibiades, Bust, Profile
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Alcibiades, Bust, Profile
ALCIBIADES Athenian general; though a friend of Socrates, he was dissolute in private and a traitor in his public life; assassinated by the Persians
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Alcibiades Assassinated Athenian Bust Dissolute Friend Persians Private Socrates Traitor
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking print captures the profile of Alcibiades, an Athenian general known for his complex and controversial life. A friend of the great philosopher Socrates, Alcibiades was both admired for his military prowess and condemned for his dissolute private behavior and traitorous actions in public life.
The bust depicted in this image serves as a reminder of the intricate history surrounding this enigmatic figure. Despite his intelligence and charm, Alcibiades' downfall came at the hands of the Persians, who ultimately assassinated him in 404 BC.
Through this portrait, viewers are invited to contemplate the complexities of human nature and the consequences of one's choices. The stoic expression on Alcibiades' face hints at a man torn between loyalty and ambition, between virtue and vice.
As we gaze upon this historical artifact, we are reminded that even those who walk alongside greatness can be led astray by their own desires. Alcibiades stands as a cautionary tale from ancient times, a reminder that power and influence can corrupt even the noblest of souls.
In studying this image, we are encouraged to reflect on our own moral compasses and consider how we might avoid falling into the same pitfalls that befell this tragic figure from antiquity.
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