Laocoon And His Sons

Laocoon And His Sons

1st Centruy, Hellenistic - Roman Imperial

Marble, Height 8'

Great condition restored.

The Laocoon and his Sons is a monumental sculpture originally made in the Hellenistic Period, showing Laocoon the Trojan priest of Apollo and his sons, condemned by the anger of the gods to be crushed to death by serpents for Laocoon's attempt to expose the ruse of the Trojan Horse. We really get a sense for the drama and emotion that the sculptures of its time loved to depict in their work with this piece. This piece would work beautifully into the sculpture collection appealing to both children's senses of Mid Evil fantasy as well as adults. it would fit perfectly into the gallery collection giving us the drama and fantasy that the other pieces feature as well.