The Laocoon Group from page 96 in our text (Fig. 3.30). This statue depicts a scene from Virgil’s Aeneid. The scene takes place shortly after attempting to warn the Trojan’s not to bring the horse into the city, Laocoon goes to the altar of Poseidon with his sons to make a sacrifice when all three are attacked and killed by two sea serpents sent by the gods. This was because of the warning and it is even mentioned that is specifically for throwing his spear at the horse and piercing it.
One reason I chose this piece is because of the intricacy of this beautiful work. The expressions on the faces of not only on Laocoon and his sons but also the serpents truly bring to life the words of Virgil in the Aeneid. The anguish on the faces of Laocoon and his sons depict the defeat of the Trojans at the hands of the Greeks. The expression on the faces of the serpents depicts the Greek warriors’ ability to overcome their enemies and bring them to swift justice.
Another reason I......
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