Death Mask of Dante Alighieri
Source: MyMiniFactory by Scan The World
The Death Mask of Dante Alighieri is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Scan The World. This mask, kept in Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, was probably carved in 1483 by Pietro and Tullio Lombardo. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This mask, kept in Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, was probably carved in 1483 by Pietro and Tullio Lombardo. In the middle of sixteenth century, the mask was donated to sculptor Giambologna, who then gave it to his scholar Pietro Tacca. Dante’s death mask became a model of study for young artists. Dante (whose death mask may not be genuine) served a long course of exile before his demise. Amidst the political turmoil of Florence in the early 1300s, Dante fell out of favor with the ruling political faction known as the Black Guelphs. He was subsequently exiled and it was during this time that he wrote his most famous work, The Divine Comedy. And luckily, Dante was able to complete Paradiso, the last part of the almost 15,000 line epic poem, before he contracted malaria and died in 1320. Death…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Death Mask of Dante Alighieri 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.
