ECL-Bn.12:67-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:67-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Statue group: Laocoon
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
The volume Bn 12 is described in Fa 4 as : 'Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae in loose sheets being points of ye most famous remains of buildings, amphitheatres, temples, columns, triumphal arches, mausoleums and statues in Rome - engraved by Lafrerius, Barlachus, Aen. Vicus and others'
Description
Content (description)
The Laocoon group, on plinth, in niche, in Vatican.
Beneath the group, the inscription: LAOCHOON
Inscription on plinth: ROMAE IN PALATIO PONT IN/LOCO QUI VULGO DICITUR/BELVEDERE
Beneath the group, the inscription: LAOCHOON
Inscription on plinth: ROMAE IN PALATIO PONT IN/LOCO QUI VULGO DICITUR/BELVEDERE
Content (object)
statue
Dimensions
height (actual size): 457mm
width (actual size): 318mm
width (actual size): 318mm
Inscription
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Engraver)
Date
c.1540-1570
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Fuhrer (no. 219 Still in Vatican)