Antique Engraving of the Statue of Laocoon

Antique engraving on paper, Plate 13, likely produced as part of an academic or antiquarian study of classical sculpture, titled “The Same Laocoon in a Side View.” The print presents a finely detailed side view of the classical figure of Laocoön, shown seated with his torso twisting upward in a dramatic pose. His right arm is raised above his head, while his left arm draws downward with clenched tension, emphasizing the muscular strain and expressive anatomy of the sculpture. The engraver uses delicate cross-hatching and linear shading to model the figure’s musculature, curled hair, drapery, and stone base. Amazing!