Laocoön c. 1610 - 1614

"Laocoön" is a painting by El Greco, created between 1610 and 1614. The painting depicts the Greek mythological scene of Laocoön and his two sons being strangled by serpents, sent by the gods as punishment for warning the Trojans about the Trojan Horse. El Greco's elongated figures and swirling compositions are characteristic of his unique style, which blends Mannerist and Venetian elements. The painting's dramatic and turbulent composition evokes the chaos and tragedy of the scene, while the distant cityscape in the background adds a sense of grandeur and perspective.