Madonna of Bruges
Source: MyMiniFactory by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst
The Madonna of Bruges is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The Madonna of Bruges is a marble sculpture by Michelangelo of Mary with the Child Jesus. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
The Madonna of Bruges is a marble sculpture by Michelangelo of Mary with the Child Jesus. Michelangelo's depiction of the Madonna and Child differs significantly from earlier representations of the same subject, which tended to feature a pious Virgin smiling down on an infant held in her arms. Instead, Jesus stands upright, almost unsupported, only loosely restrained by Mary's left hand, and appears to be about to step away from his mother. Meanwhile, Mary does not cling to her son or even look at him, but gazes down and away. It is believed the work was originally intended for an altar piece. If this is so, then it would have been displayed facing slightly to the right and looking down. The early 16th Century sculpture also displays the High Renaissance Pyramid style frequently seen in th…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Madonna of Bruges 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 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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