Laocoon 

Giovanni Battista Piranesi's engraving "Laocoon" depicts the famous Hellenistic sculpture of the Trojan priest Laocoon and his sons being strangled by serpents. Piranesi, a prominent Italian architect and artist of the 18th century, captured the dramatic scene of the sculpture with a striking use of light and shadow. This etching, created around the 1750s, showcases Piranesi's mastery of detail and perspective, offering a meticulous representation of the Laocoon group. The inscription in the artwork refers to Pope Pius VI's dedication to the arts, adding historical context to the piece.