Smith, T. Roger (Thomas Roger), 1830-1903, Redford, George, d. 1895 · Meadville, Penna. : Flood and Vincent : Chautauqua-Century Press · leaf 129
ryof the Villa Ludovisi,Rome. It was pur-chased by Clement XII.and was taken to Parisamong the spoils ofNapoleon. It is con-sidered to be a work ofthe time of Hadrian. The Laocoon. He-roic ; Grechetto marble;height, 5 feet, 10 inches.In the Vatican, Rome.This fine group wasfound in 1506 in theBaths… … EXAMPLES. 123 Michelangelo was engaged upon his great works at theVatican. That great sculi:)tor is said to have called it awonder of art. Pliny speaks of its being in the palaceof the Emperor Titus (lib. xxxvi. c. 5). Michelangelo, whowith Christoforo Romano was directed to examine it, pointedout…
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