Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Nereid from the Fountain of Neptune is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by MyMiniFactory. Use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by Scan The World, published on MyMiniFactory. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Nereid from the Fountain of Neptune 3D printable model by Scan The World

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Nereid from the Fountain of Neptune

Source: MyMiniFactory by Scan The World

The Nereid from the Fountain of Neptune is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Scan The World. The Fountain of Neptune in Bologna was completely designed, with the exception of Neptune himself (which was created by Gianbologna), by Tommaso Laureti. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: sculpture, woman, Bronze, Neptune, nude, Fountain, Nereid, photogrammetry, bologna, mannerism, openglam, gianbologna, lactate, tommaso-laureti

About this model

The Fountain of Neptune in Bologna was completely designed, with the exception of Neptune himself (which was created by Gianbologna), by Tommaso Laureti. Painter, engineer and sculptor from Palermo, he designed and planned the whole structure of the fountain, from its external decorations to the tubes that even nowadays connect the fountain to the cistern on the hills, also designed by Laureti, called the Cistern of Valverde. The base of the fountain is decorated by four Latin sentences that recall its genesis: "aere publico" meaning built with the citizens money, "popoli commodo" which reminds us of its service to the people of Bologna, "fori ornamento" concerning the decorative function of the fountain and the fourth inscription with the date of its construction, 1563. The base is flanke…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Nereid from the Fountain of Neptune is free to download from MyMiniFactory. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from MyMiniFactory" link 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.