Laocoon Group Collection

Laöcoon, 1540/45. Creator: Nicolo Boldrini
Laocoon, 1540/45

Design: Proportions of the Laocoon statue, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Design: Proportions of the Laocoon statue, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Untitled (Statue of the Laocoon), c. 1857. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Untitled (Statue of the Laocoon), c. 1857. A work made of albumen print, from "photographs of views of rome" (c. 1857)

Laokoon and his sons attacked by Serpents; Art Institute, 1887/93. Creator: Henry Hamilton Bennett
Laokoon and his sons attacked by Serpents; Art Institute, 1887/93. Albumen print, stereo, from the series "Chicago and Vicinity"

Laocoon Group, Vatican (engraving)
970922 Laocoon Group, Vatican (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laocoon Group, Vatican)

Specimen Sheet of Bank Note Engraving, ca. 1828. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
Specimen Sheet of Bank Note Engraving, ca. 1828

Caricature of the scuptural group, the Laocoon, ca. 1540-45. ca. 1540-45. Creator: Attributed to Nicolo Boldrini
Caricature of the scuptural group, the Laocoon, ca. 1540-45

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Laocoon, 1561. 1561. Creator: Sisto Badalocchio
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Laocoon, 1561

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Laocoon, 16th century. 16th century. Creator: Nicolas Beatrizet
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Laocoon, 16th century

Figure 71: Same head as in Plate 70, 1854-56, printed 1862. Creators: Duchenne de Boulogne, Adrien Alban Tournachon
Figure 71: Same head as in Plate 70, 1854-56, printed 1862

Figure 70: Head of the Laocoon of Rome, 1854-56, printed 1862. Creators: Duchenne de Boulogne, Adrien Alban Tournachon
Figure 70: Head of the Laocoon of Rome, 1854-56, printed 1862

Interior of the Radcliffe Library, 1835. Creator: John Henry Le Keux
Interior of the Radcliffe Library, 1835. View of the reading room in the Radcliffe Library in Oxford, with a plaster cast of the Laocoon Group on the right

Nicolo Boldrini after Titian (Italian (Venetian), ca. 1488 - 1576). Caricature of the Laocoon Group, ca. 1540-1545. Woodcut. Image: 266 mm x 902 mm (10.47 in. x 35.51 in.)

Laocoon group, marble sculpture of Laocoon and his sons, copy after Hellenistic original
Roman civilization, 2nd century b.C. - Laocoon group, marble sculpture of Laocoon and his sons. Copy after a Hellenistic original

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The Laocoon Group, a masterpiece of ancient sculpture, has captivated artists and art enthusiasts for centuries. This iconic statue depicts the agonizing struggle of Laocoon and his sons as they are attacked by serpents. One notable rendition of this powerful scene is "Untitled (Statue of the Laocoon)" created by Robert MacPherson in 1857. Another striking interpretation can be found at the Art Institute, titled "Laokoon and his sons attacked by Serpents" by Henry Hamilton Bennett in 1887/93. The Vatican also houses an engraving of the Laocoon Group, showcasing its enduring influence on artistic expression throughout history, and is often associated with other renowned works such as Silenus bearing the child Dionysus depicted on the Borghese Vase. Interestingly, even bank note engraving has been influenced by this timeless sculpture, as seen in Asher Brown Durand's "Specimen Sheet of Bank Note Engraving" from around 1828. Not limited to serious depictions alone, a caricature from ca. 1540-45 attributed to Nicolo Boldrini adds a touch of humor to this revered artwork. Sisto Badalocchio's "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Laocoon" from 1561 further exemplifies how widely recognized and admired this group has become over time. Nicolas Beatrizet also contributed to its legacy with his own interpretation during the sixteenth century. Duchenne de Boulogne and Adrien Alban Tournachon captured different angles and expressions through their photographic prints in Figure 70 and Figure 71 respectively, providing unique perspectives on this ancient masterpiece. Even beyond visual arts, references to the they are be found in unexpected places like John Henry Le Keux's depiction within the interior of Radcliffe Library dating back to 1835.