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Laocoonte and His Sons Sculptural Group

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Sculptural Laocoon Group

The museum was created by popes Clement XIV (1769-1774) and Pius VI (1775-1799) to gather the most important Greek masterpieces preserved in the Vatican. For example, the famous Laocoon Group - a Roman copy from the 1st century AD of an original Greek bronze of the 2nd century BC and works by Hagesandros, Athanadoros and Polydoros - found in 1506 on the Esquiline Hill, rome. The Laocoon Group enjoyed great admiration by Michelangelo and was acquired by Julius II who placed it in the Vatican. It depicts the Trojan priest Laocoon who warned his countrymen about the deception of the wooden horse left

By the Greeks, sparking the ire of Athena that condemned them to die along with their children, victims of snakes emerging from the sea.
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The most influential sculpture in history

La escultura más influyente de la historia

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Al explorar las infinitas galerías de escultura del Museo Pio-Clementino, es fácil pasar por alto uno de los tesoros más preciados del Vaticano: la escultura de Laocoonte y sus hijos, una de las esculturas más famosas e influyentes de la historia occidental. No es exageración. Esta escultura griega fue descubierta durante el Renacimiento y se convirtió en una fuente clave de inspiración para los artistas renacentistas, especialmente Miguel Ángel, así como otros artistas como Rubens, El Greco y Tiziano. Su belleza es tal, que incluso fue tomada como botín de guerra por nada menos que el propio Napoleón. Los orígenes exactos de la estatua son muy disputados, pero la mayoría cree que es una estatua griega que data de la antigüedad, un hecho que hace que su superficie blanca reluciente y estado milagroso de conservación sean aún más impresionante. Representa a Laocoonte, un sacerdote troyano que previó el plan de Odiseo para invadir Troya. Cuando Laocoonte fue a advertir a los troyanos, los dioses Atenea y Poseidón enviaron poderosas serpientes marinas para atacar a Laocoonte y sus hijos, matando a sus hijos e impidiéndole entregar su mensaje. Artísticamente, hay dos cosas que destacan de esta increíble escultura. Primero, que es una representación asombrosa del sufrimiento humano. Cada músculo del cuerpo de Leocoonte es tenso y abultado mientras lucha contra las serpientes estrechadas. La agonía en su rostro es palpable. En segundo lugar y quizás aún más profundo, es como una escena de tal horror aparente puede parecer tan hermoso a los espectadores. Plinio el Viejo, uno de los principales autores del arte en Roma, lo elogió como la mejor escultura del mundo conocido. Si visitas los Museos Vaticanos, puedes decidir por ti mismo.
When exploring the endless sculpture galleries of the Pio-Clementino Museum, it is easy to miss one of the Vatican"s most treasured treasures: the sculpture of Laocoonte and his sons, one of the most famous and influential sculptures in Western history. It is not exaggeration. This Greek sculpture was discovered during the Renaissance and became a key source of inspiration for Renaissance artists, especially Michelangelo, as well as other artists such as Rubens, El Greco and Titian. Its beauty is such that it was even taken as a booty by none other than Napoleon himself! The exact origins of the statue are much disputed, but most believe it is a Greek statue dating back to ancient times, a fact that makes its sparkling white surface and miraculous state of preservation even more impressive. He represents Laocoonus, a Trojan priest who foresaw the plan of Odysseus to invade Troy. When Laocoon went to warn the Trojans, the gods Athene and Poseidon sent mighty sea serpents to attack Laocoon and his sons, killing their children and preventing him from delivering his message. Artistically, there are two things that stand out from this incredible sculpture. First, it is an amazing representation of human suffering. Every muscle in Leocoon"s body is tense and bulky as it struggles with narrowed snakes. The agony in his face is palpable. Second and perhaps even deeper, is how a scene of such apparent horror can seem so beautiful to viewers. Pliny the Elder, one of the leading authors of art in Rome, praised it as the best sculpture in the world known. If you visit the Vatican Museums, you can decide for yourself.
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Este conjunto escultórico pertenece a la escuela de Rodas. Sus autores fueron Agesandro, Polidoro y Atenodoro. Fue esculpido originalmente en mármol rosado y blanco y mide 2 metros y 42 centímetros. La escultura representa el instante en que el sacerdote y sus dos hijos son atacados por serpientes. Según los críticos de arte el conjunto escultórico representa la impotencia y el dolor sobrehumano, desapareciendo de esta forma la serenidad y el equilibrio clásicos.
This sculpture belongs to the school of Rhodes. Its authors were Agesandro, Polidoro and Athenodorus. It was originally sculpted in marble pink and white and is 2 meters and 42 centimeters. The sculpture depicts the moment when the priest and his two sons are attacked by snakes. According to art critics sculpture represents the impotence and pain superhuman, thus disappearing serenity and balance classics.
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