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Laocoön and his Sons

Italian or French 17th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a circular relief depicting a muscular male figure with two smaller cherubic figures surrounding him. The central male figure is in a dynamic pose, while the smaller figures appear to be interacting with him. The artwork appears to be made of bronze with a metallic sheen. The piece is bordered with a pattern and features detailed and intricate sculpting of the figures in high relief. The background includes textured and patterned details.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 17th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
3012 × 3041 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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