Head of Laocoön, after the Antique c. 1803

Curator: Getti's "Head of Laocoön, after the Antique" offers a glimpse into the enduring influence of classical sculpture. The expression alone is quite striking. Editor: Absolutely, there is something profoundly sorrowful in that face. The downward gaze, the furrowed brow... it conveys intense suffering. Curator: Indeed. Consider the legend of Laocoön, a Trojan priest punished by the gods. Getti's copy captures that tragic weight. How do you see that translating culturally? Editor: Well, the Laocoön is such an enduring symbol of human agony against divine will, isn't it? Getti's piece echoes the original but makes it so accessible, almost domesticated. Curator: And that accessibility speaks volumes about the role of art in society, doesn't it? Editor: Yes, a vital reminder of shared humanity. I appreciate how this interpretation makes the original myth feel so current.