An Old Master drawing of a male figure, possibly Laocöon str...
Hammer
£110
An Old Master drawing of a male figure, possibly Laocöon struggling with the sea serpent, ink on mounted paper, 27 x 14 cm, together with a mounted etching after Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) of Hay Barn and Flock of Sheep (2) Laocöon was a Trojan Priest who was punished for trying to warn the Trojans about the Trojan Horseb; the Gods sending sea serpents to attack and strangle him. He is often depicted with sea serpents entwined around his legs and torso.
Hammer
£110
An Old Master drawing of a male figure, possibly Laocöon struggling with the sea serpent, ink on mounted paper, 27 x 14 cm, together with a mounted etching after Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) of Hay Barn and Flock of Sheep (2) Laocöon was a Trojan Priest who was punished for trying to warn the Trojans about the Trojan Horseb; the Gods sending sea serpents to attack and strangle him. He is often depicted with sea serpents entwined around his legs and torso.
