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Antique engraving of the famous classical sculpture “Laocoön and His Sons.”
This dramatic Greco-Roman mythological scene depicts the Trojan priest Laocoön and his sons attacked by sea serpents — one of the most celebrated sculptures of antiquity, rediscovered in Rome in 1506 and central to Neoclassical art study.
This plate (Vol. XIV, Plate V) was produced for an academic or museum publication, intended for art students, collectors, and Grand Tour travelers documenting classical masterpieces.
Fine line engraving with strong sculptural detail — ideal for classical décor, libraries, or academic collections.
Not a modern reproduction. The Laocoön sculpture influenced:
Michelangelo
Renaissance anatomy study
Neoclassical art
Grand Tour collecting culture
A cornerstone image in Western art history
Good antique condition
Light age toning
Minor edge wear
Clean plate image
No major tears visible