Laocoon And His Sons 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"

The nose of the Triple Alliance (colour litho)
2818794 The nose of the Triple Alliance (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The nose of the Triple Alliance)

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

Art Greek. Hellenistic. Statue of Lacoon and his sons (Antiphates and Thymbraeus). The sculpture is attributed by three sculptors from the island of Rhodes. Agesander, Athenedores and Polydorus

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"Laocoon and His Sons: A Timeless Tale of Tragedy and Triumph" The statue of Laocoon, created by Robert MacPherson in 1857, stands as a powerful symbol of human suffering and resilience. Depicting the legendary Trojan priest and his sons entwined in the coils of serpents, it captures the agony and despair that befell them. Henry Hamilton Bennett's artwork at the Art Institute in 1887/93 further immortalizes this tragic scene. The intensity with which they can attacked by serpents is palpable, evoking empathy from viewers who witness their struggle. In contrast to these somber depictions, a caricature from ca. 1540-45 attributed to Nicolo Boldrini adds an element of humor to the narrative. It playfully exaggerates the sculptural group's features while still retaining its essence. Asher Brown Durand's Specimen Sheet of Bank Note Engraving from ca. 1828 showcases another facet of artistry inspired by Laocoon—a testament to its enduring influence across various mediums. Sisto Badalocchio's Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae from 1561 offers yet another perspective on this iconic sculpture. Its intricate details highlight the skillful craftsmanship involved in recreating such a complex scene. Nicolas Beatrizet's rendition in another Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae piece from the 16th century demonstrates how artists throughout history have been captivated by Laocoon's story, continuously reinterpreting it for new audiences. Duchenne de Boulogne and Adrien Alban Tournachon present us with two different views—Figure 70 and Figure 71—of Laocoon’s head captured through photography techniques during their time (1854-56). These images provide an intimate look into the emotions etched on his face, further enhancing the emotional impact of the sculpture.