The sculpture is a circular relief depicting a muscular male figure with two smaller cherubic figures surrounding him. The central male figure is in a dynamic pose, while the smaller figures appear to be interacting with him. The artwork appears to be made of bronze with a metallic sheen. The piece is bordered with a pattern and features detailed and intricate sculpting of the figures in high relief. The background includes textured and patterned details.

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Laocoön and his Sons

Italian 17th Century

or artist French 17th Century

probably 17th century

Medium: bronze
Classification: Sculpture
Dimensions: overall (diameter): 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.) ; gross weight: 34.7 gr (0.076 lb.)
Culture: Italian
Museum: National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line: Purchased as a gift of Andrew M. Brown
Rights: Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it: Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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