The Fountain of Bacchus
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The The Fountain of Bacchus is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Scan The World. The Fountain of Bacchus (IT. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
The Fountain of Bacchus (IT. Fontana del Bacchino), also known as the Fontanella del Nano Morgante, is a large marble sculpture (height, 116cm) located in the Boboli Gardens in Florence, in the area north-west of the Pitti Palace. The fountain was sculpted in 1560 by the sculptor Valerio Cioli and made to represent Braccio di Bartolo, the court dwarf most loved by Cosimo I de' Medici. The obese dwarf was depicted as naked and drunk with wine, riding on a turtle in the guise of Bacchus (hence the name of the fountain). From the mouth of the turtle would spray water into the marble basin below the sculpture. The work is exemplary of the grotesque style which was vogue in the mannerist gardens of the 16th - 17th centuries where it would be commonplace to depict mishapen subjects or monsters …
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. The Fountain of Bacchus 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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