Venus Verticordia
Source: MyMiniFactory by Fitzwilliam Museum
The Venus Verticordia is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Fitzwilliam Museum. In the figure of Venus, the Roman goddess of love, the sculptor John Gibson found his ideal subject. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
In the figure of Venus, the Roman goddess of love, the sculptor John Gibson found his ideal subject. This work, with its softly modelled face and elegant curves, depicts a paragon of female beauty, a match for the classical statues that the sculptor so ardently admired. And yet Gibson strove to suggest a beauty beyond the physical. In an account of his life, published in 1870, he is quoted as saying, "the expression I endeavoured to give my Venus was that spiritual elevation of character which results from purity and sweetness, combined with an air of unaffected dignity and grace." Venus holds an apple, the award bestowed upon her by the shepherd Paris for her beauty. It is a fruit often associated in art with carnal love, but Gibson has called his statue Venus Verticordia - 'the turner of…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Venus Verticordia is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Click the "Download free STL" button 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 Fitzwilliam Museum.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Fitzwilliam 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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