Laocoön (recto); Battle of the Milvian Bridge (fragment) (verso)
The image depicts two sketches. The left sketch features a man with short curly hair and a beard, wearing only underwear, standing on the left side, looking up at a large bird with wings spread, its beak open. The bird has long curved legs and appears to be landing or taking off. The right sketch shows a chaotic battle scene with men on horseback and on foot, some wearing helmets and holding spears. A man on horseback appears to be fighting with a spear, and another man on the ground is fighting with a sword. The background of this sketch includes a cloudy sky and what appears to be a body of water. The left sketch is on a lighter background; the right sketch is darker.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 900 × 498 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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