The Thinker at the Musée Rodin, France
Source: MyMiniFactory by Musée Rodin
The The Thinker at the Musée Rodin, France is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Musée Rodin. When conceived in 1880 in its original size (approx. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
When conceived in 1880 in its original size (approx. 70 cm) as the crowning element of The Gates of Hell , seated on the tympanum, The Thinker was entitled The Poet. He represented Dante, author of the Divine Comedy which had inspired The Gates, leaning forward to observe the circles of Hell, while meditating on his work. The Thinker was therefore initially both a being with a tortured body, almost a damned soul, and a free-thinking man, determined to transcend his suffering through poetry. The pose of this figure owes much to Carpeaux’s Ugolino (Left and middle, 1861) and to the seated portrait of Lorenzo de’ Medici carved by Michelangelo (Right, 1526-31). Both of these sculptures can be found on the Scan The World archive. While remaining in place on the monumental Gates of He…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. The Thinker at the Musée Rodin, France 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 Musée Rodin.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Musée Rodin, 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.
