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Laocoön: M.24-1952

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Laocoön

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Fanelli, Francesco (Possibly)

Entities

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Description

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.

Legal notes

Given by T.W.J. Bullock

Measurements and weight

Height: 11.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1952) by Bullock, T.W.J.

Dating

17th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1600

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Sculpture UK

Components of the work

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

Materials used in production

Bronze

Techniques used in production

Casting (process) : Bronze, cast

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: M.24-1952
Primary reference Number: 13940
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_24_1952

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

Citation for print

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