Mercury at The Réunion des Musées Nationaux, Paris
Source: MyMiniFactory by RMN
The Mercury at The Réunion des Musées Nationaux, Paris is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by RMN. Giovanni da Bologna's famed "Flying Mercury" captures the Greek messenger of the gods speeding through the skies. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
Giovanni da Bologna's famed "Flying Mercury" captures the Greek messenger of the gods speeding through the skies. Mercury is depicted wearing a winged petasus on his head and winged sandals which give him speed in flight. He carries the caduceus in his hand, the magic wand given to him by Apollo that has come to symbolizes the practice of medicine. A bronze column of breath from Aeolus, the wind god, serves as a pedestal to propel Mercury upward and forward. Mercury points upward towards Jupiter in a contraposto (twist of the body) pose that is both elegant and powerful. With his knowledge of anatomy and exceptional artistic skill, it is no wonder that da Bologna's masterpiece originally sculpted in 1580 remains one of today's most cherished bronze artworks. (Note this sculpture is missing…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Mercury at The Réunion des Musées Nationaux, Paris 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 RMN.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by RMN, 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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