Laocoön
Sculptor: Fanelli, Francesco (Possibly)
Bronze, cast. Loosely based on the famous Hellenistic marble group in Belvedere courtyard of the Vatican, but Laocoön's sons are positioned differently; one son, for example, is shown face down across his father's knees, arms about his head.
Given by T.W.J. Bullock
Height: 11.1 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1952) by Bullock, T.W.J.
17th Century, Early#
Production date:
circa
AD 1600
Plinth
Depth 5.3 cm
Height 2.7 cm
Width 12 cm
Sculpture
Depth 5.4 cm
Height 10.9 cm
Width 10.4 cm
Casting (process) : Bronze, cast
Accession number: M.24-1952
Primary reference Number: 13940
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_24_1952
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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