Perseus with the Head of Medusa
Source: MyMiniFactory by Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
The Perseus with the Head of Medusa is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. The composition of Antonio Canova's depiction of Perseus and The Gorgon Medusa has probed to be one of the most important of Canova's career. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
The composition of Antonio Canova's depiction of Perseus and The Gorgon Medusa has probed to be one of the most important of Canova's career. It closely reflects his admiration for the art of antiquity and signals his fame as the rival or ancient masters. It was obviously, if freely, based on the Apollo Belvedere, whose loss had been widely mourned in Italy ever since Napoleon's troops carted it off from the Vatican to Paris in 1797. In its frontality and majestic motion, Perseus' stance recalls the antique Apollo, but Canova's hero's gaze is focused on the severed head of the Gorgon Medusa, which in turn was based on another famous antiquity, the marble mask known as the Rondanini Medusa (Glyptothek, Munich). When finished, Canova's marble was purchased by Pope Pius VII, who placed it in …
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Perseus with the Head of Medusa 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 Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, 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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