Perseus With The Head of Medusa at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 3D printable model by met
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Perseus With The Head of Medusa at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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The Perseus With The Head of Medusa at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by met. This is a colossal marble sculpture by Antonio Canova (1757-1822) and is originally from Rome, Italy, sculpted over 1804-6. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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About this model

This is a colossal marble sculpture by Antonio Canova (1757-1822) and is originally from Rome, Italy, sculpted over 1804-6. Here the mythological hero Perseus triumphantly presents his trophy, Medusa's head, to the world. Through this dynamic pose, Canova draws our attention to the sweep of Perseus's idealiszed body, which is framed by a drape falling from his left arm. Designed in competition with the great statues of antiquity, the figure possesses full musculature and well-proportioned shoulders, hips and limbs. The Gorgon Medusa was feared for her ability to turn living men to stone. Here, Canova inverts this process. Deploying his renowned skill for manipulating the surface of marble, he has turned cold stone into warm flesh. The pose of Perseus is almost identical to the Belvedere Ap…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?
Yes. Perseus With The Head of Medusa at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York 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 met.
Who made this model?
Designed by met, 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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