Crouching Venus
Source: MyMiniFactory by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst
The Crouching Venus is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The Crouching Venus is a Hellenistic model of Venus surprised at her bath. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
The Crouching Venus is a Hellenistic model of Venus surprised at her bath. The type typically depicts the Goddess crouching with her right knee close to the ground, her head turned to the right and, in mouth versions, reaching her right arm over her left shoulder to cover her breasts. The earliest reference to a sculpture of this type is mentioned in Pliny the Elder's Natural History (xxxvi.4) who describes the "Venus washing herself, of Daedalsas" in the Temple of Jupiter Stator. Because of so many existing ancient versions of the sculpture it is difficult to make accurate archival identifications, though some (like this one) include a water jar and/or an additional figure of Eros, explore these here. This sculpture is a heavily restored version of an original Crouching Venus housed at T…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Crouching Venus 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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