Night by Michelangelo 3D printable model by Jerry Fisher

Night by Michelangelo

Source: MyMiniFactory by Jerry Fisher

The Night by Michelangelo is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Jerry Fisher. Night is one of the four allegory sculptures relating to the periods of the day (dawn, day, dusk, night). You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: female, Renaissance, Michelangelo, Florence, Italy, nude, allegory, san-lorenzo, medici, Notte, Medici-Chapel, Cappelle-medici, Giuliano-di-Lorenzo-de-Medici

About this model

Night is one of the four allegory sculptures relating to the periods of the day (dawn, day, dusk, night). She is recognizable by the symbolism of a star and moon diadem, an owl nestled in the crook of her bent left leg and the bouquet of poppies her left foot rests on. The mask under her left hand has been interpreted as mystery or a secret. There has been speculation that Michelangelo intended it to be a veiled reference to his sexual orientation as homosexuality was illegal. Michelangelo showed her with her head tilted down. As a result, her face is usually in shadow. This is another reference to the allegory of night. Michelangelo likely used a male model to create her design as many have noticed her strikingly masculine, muscular body. Her breasts have drawn attention for their unusual…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?
Yes. Night by Michelangelo 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 Jerry Fisher.
Who made this model?
Designed by Jerry Fisher, 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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