Laocoon's influence on Renaissance Artists

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Pope Julius II held a contest among sculptors, which was judged by Raphael, to determine the shape and position of the replacement arm. Though Michelangelo did not participate, he suggested that the right arm was originally bent back behind Laocoon’s shoulder...
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The winning design depicted the right arm in an outstretched position, and was attached to the sculpture. However, in 1957, the original right arm was found in Rome, and was in the position originally suggested by Michelangelo. The original arm is now rejoined to the statue...
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