On January 14, 1506, Florentine architect Giuliano da Sangallo was summoned by Pope Julius II to attend an excavation. Several ancient statues, Sangallo was told, were emerging from the grounds of ...

Laocoon captures intense emotion, dramatic movement, and extreme details, highlighting the mastery of ancient Greek sculpture. Also known as the Aphrodite of Milos, this iconic marble sculpture ...

Masterpieces of ancient art, such as the famous Laocoon, the Winged Victory, the Heracles Farnese and many more, can be studied from a very close perspective. Outstanding individual pieces are ...