An ancient Greek marble relief from a funerary lekythos depicting a bearded man followed by a youth facing left, each wearing himations that fall from the left shoulder, their names are inscribed above, “Phokion,” and “Nikokokles.”
The relief is thought to portray the famous 4th century BC Athenian politician and general, Phokian, who studied under Plato and was famed for his honesty, frugality and succinct speech. Unlike his contemporary Demosthenes he argued for diplomacy with Macedonia rather than war. Plutarch wrote his biography, describing his tragic end in which he was condemned to death by drinking hemlock. Despite this, he was later honored for his service to Athens.
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