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Man Entwined by Two Snakes, c. 1527. Creator: Giovanni Antonio da Pordenone (Italian
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Man Entwined by Two Snakes, c. 1527. Creator: Giovanni Antonio da Pordenone (Italian
Man Entwined by Two Snakes, c. 1527. Although not exact copies, the compositions of both this bronze plaque and drawing derive from the Laocoon group, an ancient marble sculpture unearthed in 1506 in Rome. The nearly life-size statue of the Trojan priest Laocoon and his sons battling giant sea snakes quickly became a source of inspiration for artists. They especially appreciated the emotional anguish and physical strain portrayed by the struggling male nudes. In The Flagellation, the sculptor Moderno adopted Laocoons pose and muscularity for the suffering figure of Christ, thereby presenting him as an athletic and virtuous hero. Pordenones drawing of a man entwined by two serpents seems to be his own expressive version of Laocoon
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Attributed To Framing Lines In Brown Ink Heightened With White Gouache Giovanni Antonio Da Pordenone
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This print showcases the artwork titled "Man Entwined by Two Snakes" created by Giovanni Antonio da Pordenone in 1527. Inspired by the famous Laocoon group, a marble sculpture discovered in Rome in 1506, this bronze plaque and drawing exhibit similar compositions to that ancient masterpiece. The intense emotional turmoil and physical exertion depicted through the struggling male nudes fascinated artists of that era. In particular, Pordenone's drawing portrays a man entangled by two serpents, offering his own expressive interpretation of the Laocoon theme. The artist skillfully captures the anguish and tension within this composition, inviting viewers to contemplate the depths of human suffering and resilience. The influence of Laocoon is evident not only in Pordenone's work but also in other renowned sculptures like Moderno's "The Flagellation". By adopting Laocoon's pose and muscularity for Christ's suffering figure, Moderno presents him as an athletic hero embodying virtue. Preserved at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this exquisite print allows art enthusiasts to appreciate Pordenone's mastery with pen and brown ink. With delicate brushwork heightened with white gouache against a backdrop of blue gouache accents, every detail comes alive. Heritage Art/Heritage Images has expertly captured this remarkable piece from their collection without commercial intent. It serves as a testament to both artistic inspiration from antiquity and Pordenone's unique vision during Italy’s Renaissance period.
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