Bust of Menelaus
Source: MyMiniFactory by Scan The World
The Bust of Menelaus is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Scan The World. This bust is a modern rework of the bearded soldier in the famous antique Pasquino group. Numerous identifications have been given to the figures, including Ajax carrying the. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This bust is a modern rework of the bearded soldier in the famous antique Pasquino group. Numerous identifications have been given to the figures, including Ajax carrying the body of Patroclus. However, following an argument proposed by Visconti in 1788, the group is today held to represent Menelaus carrying the dead body of Patroclus. The present bust, with its elaborate classicizing helmet, is particularly similar to the figure in a version of the group held in the Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence. This marble, which had been acquired by Cosimo I, Grand Duke of Tuscany, in 1570, was restored by Lodovico Salvetti, using a model by Pietro Tacca in the seventeenth century, and again by Stefano Ricci in the early nineteenth century, before being installed in its present location. The model itse…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Bust of Menelaus 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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