Perseus and the Gorgon
Source: MyMiniFactory by Scan The World
The Perseus and the Gorgon is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Scan The World. This is a slightly larger than life marble sculpture depicting Perseus and Medusa, it was sculpted by Laurent Honoré Marqueste (1875-1903) and is on permanent display at the. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This is a slightly larger than life marble sculpture depicting Perseus and Medusa, it was sculpted by Laurent Honoré Marqueste (1875-1903) and is on permanent display at the Glyptothek in Copenhagen. The subject matter depicts the moment in which Perseus beheads the Gorgon Medusa; When Perseus was grown, Polydectes came to fall in love with the beautiful Danaë. Perseus believed Polydectes was less than honourable, and protected his mother from him; then Polydectes plotted to send Perseus away in disgrace. He held a large banquet where each guest was expected to bring a gift. Polydectes requested that the guests bring horses, under the pretense that he was collecting contributions for the hand of Hippodamia, "tamer of horses". Perseus had no horse to give, so he asked Polydectes to name the…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Perseus and the Gorgon 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.
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