The Farnese Bull
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The The Farnese Bull is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Scan The World. The Farnese Bull, also known as the Toro Farnese (IT) for the Tourment of Dirce, is a colossal Roman elaborated copy of a Hellenistic original group sculpture. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
The Farnese Bull, also known as the Toro Farnese (IT) for the Tourment of Dirce, is a colossal Roman elaborated copy of a Hellenistic original group sculpture. It is the largest single sculpture yet discovered from antiquity, drawn by a single block of marble - though it was discovered in 1546 in fragments. The work was excavated at the gymnasium of the Roman Baths of Caracalla, commissioned by Pope Paul III in the hope of finding ancient sculptures to adorn the Palazzo Farnese. The sculpture is dated to the Severian period (A.D. 222-235). Unlike the discoveries of the Farnese Hercules and the Latin Hercules from this excavation the only reference to this grouping is from a 1595 engraving by Etienne du Perac of the ruins of the Baths, showing the end of the east palestra, which states: "..…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. The Farnese Bull 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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