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The Laocoon Before Restoration

Print
early 16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The sculpture of Laocoön and his two sons (the 'Laocoön Group'), before the restoration; Engraving print on paper; With the initials M.R..


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleThe Laocoon Before Restoration
Materials and techniques
Engraving print on paper
Brief description
The sculpture of Laocoön and his two sons (the 'Laocoön Group'), before the restoration; Engraving print on paper; Engraved by Marco Dente (da Ravenna); Italy; Early 16th century.
Physical description
The sculpture of Laocoön and his two sons (the 'Laocoön Group'), before the restoration; Engraving print on paper; With the initials M.R..
Style
Marks and inscriptions
M.R.
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Object history
The engraver's name should be inscribed at full length on the left of the pedestal, but it has been erased from this impression, excepting the initials M.R.
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum : Printed by G.E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1874.
Other number
353 - Le Peintre-Graveur
Collection
Accession number
DYCE.1090

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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