Created:
Movement:
1540/45
Mannerism
key Notes:
Renaissance engraving, Mythological drama
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Dimensions:
Image/block: 27.3 × 40.7 cm (10 3/4 × 16 1/16 in.); Sheet: 27.8 × 40.7 cm (11 × 16 1/16 in.)
medium:
Woodcut printed in black on ivory laid paper
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

The painting "Laocoön" by Nicolò Boldrini, after Titian, is a work that interprets the classical myth of Laocoön, a Trojan priest who, along with his sons, was attacked by sea serpents sent by the gods. Boldrini's rendition, influenced by Titian's style, reflects the Renaissance interest in classical antiquity and the dramatic expression of human emotion and suffering.

Description of the work:

The woodcut "Laocoön" by Nicolò Boldrini, after Titian, depicts the dramatic scene of Laocoön and his sons being attacked by sea serpents, characterized by dynamic movement and expressive figures rendered in bold, contrasting lines. The composition is marked by its intricate detailing and the effective use of chiaroscuro, enhancing the emotional intensity and depth of the scene on the ivory laid paper.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Laocoön