Sculptuur van Laocoön en zijn zonen 1538 - 1641

This anonymous etching from the 17th century depicts the famed sculpture of "Laocoön and His Sons", a Hellenistic-era Greek sculpture of the Trojan priest Laocoön and his sons being attacked by serpents. The etching captures the dramatic struggle of the figures as they attempt to free themselves from the serpents' grasp. This powerful and dynamic composition was celebrated throughout the Renaissance and Baroque periods as a model of artistic excellence. The print is a valuable record of the sculpture's influence on art, capturing its enduring impact on the artistic imagination.