Psyche 3D printable model by Thorvaldsens Museum
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Psyche

Source: MyMiniFactory by Thorvaldsens Museum

The Psyche is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Thorvaldsens Museum. Throughout his life Thorvaldsen recorded Psyche as an image of the soul and produced the motif several times (see A26 and A27). This sculpture is one of his earlier. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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128 saves Source: MyMiniFactory Updated 2026-11-04 License: CC0 · commercial OK 2 makes

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About this model

Throughout his life Thorvaldsen recorded Psyche as an image of the soul and produced the motif several times (see A26 and A27). This sculpture is one of his earlier interpretations, modelled in 1806. The motif refers to the ancient myth of Cupid and Psyche. The love between the two characters caused the goddess of love, Venus, envious of the relationship. To get rid of Psyche, Venus laid a trap for her. She sent her to the underworld to collect a jar of beauty ointment, but wasn't allowed to open it. Psyche, as a human mortal, was overtaken with curiosity and opened the jar which, containing toxic funes, made Psyche unconscious. In this sculpture Thorvaldsen has rendered this moment of the myth with such ease and tranquility that in 1835 HC Andersen described the sculpture as "the spiritua…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?
Yes. Psyche is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?
The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by Thorvaldsens Museum.
Who made this model?
Designed by Thorvaldsens Museum, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?
Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.

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