Dying Gaul
Source: MyMiniFactory by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst
The Dying Gaul is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. This plaster copy was bought in 1904, made from an antique Roman copy of a now lost Greek, Hellenistic statue from around 241-197 BC. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This plaster copy was bought in 1904, made from an antique Roman copy of a now lost Greek, Hellenistic statue from around 241-197 BC. The Greek original may have been placed at the Pergamon Altar. The right arm was restored by the Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarotti. The work was most likely commissioned by Attalus I of Pergamon to celebrate his victory over the Galatians, the Celtic or Gaulish people of parts of Anatolia (now Turkey). The identity of the sculptor of the original is unknown, but it has been suggested that Epigonus, a court sculptor of the Attalid dynasty of Pergamon, may have been the creator. The copy was most commonly known as The Dying Gladiator until the 20th century on the assumption that it depicted a wounded gladiator in a Roman amphitheatre. Scholars had ide…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Dying Gaul 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 SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, 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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