Portrait of Antinous as Dionysus
Source: MyMiniFactory by Scan The World
The Portrait of Antinous as Dionysus is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Scan The World. The portrait head of this sculpture originates from an original sculpture type depicting Antinous as the Roman god of Wine, Dionysus, as identified as his crown of a wreath of ivy. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
The portrait head of this sculpture originates from an original sculpture type depicting Antinous as the Roman god of Wine, Dionysus, as identified as his crown of a wreath of ivy. The rest of the bust is a modern addition to which the head is fixed to. The full figure version can be found at The Vatican (Sala Rotonda 540) and was originally draped in bronze. The Emperor Hadrian became obsessed with Antinous, a young man from Asia Minor, to the extent that the Emperor created a cult of Antinous when the young man died, in 130 CE. Hadrian also loved Classical Greek sculpture, so had made a number of sculptures of the beautiful youth in the guise of various gods. Here we see Antinous as Dionysos the Greek wine god. The inspiration from fifth century BCE Greek sculpture is clear, although the…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Portrait of Antinous as Dionysus 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 Scan The World.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Scan The World, 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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