The Laocoon Before Restoration
Print
early 16th century (made)
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
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| Object type | |
| Title | The 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 created | June 30, 2009 |
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