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Laocoon and His Sons

Laocoon and His Sons

A painting of the ancient sculpture where Laocoon and his kids got eaten up by a snake. The original was originally found in bits and pieces and supposedly Michelangelo helped put it back together. This painting was done as a grey and white monochrome (called griseille by the eggheads) and then glazed with a raw sienna and terra verte for the background.

Oil on Canvas Board