Dying Niobid
Source: MyMiniFactory by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst
The Dying Niobid is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. This copy in plaster was acquired in 1926, created from an original dating to 430 BC excavated from a temple front. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This copy in plaster was acquired in 1926, created from an original dating to 430 BC excavated from a temple front. The original marble was brought to Rome in antiquity before being found in a garden in 1906. The garden had belonged to the historian Sallust (c. 86 - 35 BC) and Roman Imperial families. Sallust served under Gaius Julius Caesar and advocated the virtues of the Roman Republic. His taste for erotic and morbid sculptures like this one was of particular interest to him. Two other original characters of the same origin can be found in the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. A young woman slumps to the rocky ground, arching her back as she attempts to extract the arrow that has pierced between her shoulders. The sculpture was completed with the arrow and bronze earrings. The maiden, with her s…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Dying Niobid 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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