Laocoon 

This engraving by Jean de Gourmont depicts the Greek myth of Laocoon, a Trojan priest who was strangled by serpents along with his two sons. This scene, set against the backdrop of a ruined Roman city, powerfully illustrates the tragic consequences of hubris and the wrath of the gods. The artist uses dynamic lines and detailed hatching to capture the struggle and anguish of the figures, while the architectural background provides a sense of grandeur and decay.