Jean-Claude Golvin

Statuary group of Laocoon and his sons

Type

Drawing

Equipment used

Black ink, Collage, Drawing paper, Graphite (traces), Watercolor

Dimensions

50 x 32.5 cm (Overall) 36 x 23.4 cm (Drawing)

Period

Modern

Geographical area

Location or theme

Rome

Miscellaneous

Presentation :

Front view of Laocoon and his sons. The drawing is in portrait format and has no frame.
The drawing depicts the statue of Laocoon in the Vatican Museum in Rome. This is a sculpted marble group depicting the Trojan priest Laocoon, accompanied by his two sons. They are being attacked by snakes that coil around them. The statue stands in front of wall paintings.

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