The Laocoon and his Sons

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Location: Holy See (184)

Period: 2nd century (134)

Type: Sculpture (10795)

People: Laocoön (Legendary character)  (1)

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The Laocoon and his Sons

Vatican Museum, Holy See

Sculptors
Agesandros of Rhodes    more

Anthenodoros of Rhodes

Polydoros of Rhodes    more

Circa 175-150 B.C.

marble

height 242 cm

Photograph
Negative number: L 39/39 (4)
Copyright: © Courtauld Institute of Art