Laocoön c. 1695 - 1700

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This anonymous sculpture, "Laocoön," is a life-sized reproduction of the famous Hellenistic sculpture dating back to c. 1st Century BC. The sculpture, made in c. 1695-1700, depicts the Trojan priest Laocoön and his two sons being attacked by serpents. The dynamic composition, with the figures contorted in pain and struggle, showcases the expressive power of Baroque sculpture. This replica, measuring 224 cm in height, 185 cm in width, and 123 cm in depth, captures the original’s monumental scale and dramatic effect, making it a powerful and moving representation of the Greek myth.

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The Trojan priest Laocoön and his sons are struggling in vain against the power of two sea serpents. This group, a copy of a famous Ancient original, was cast in Rome for the wealthy Dutch merchant Nicolaas Calff. He placed the statue in the garden of his country house, Polanen, near Halfweg in North Holland.