Belvedere Torso 3D printable model by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst
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Belvedere Torso

Source: MyMiniFactory by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst

The Belvedere Torso is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The Belvedere Torso is a fragmentary marble statue of a nude male.  The figure is portrayed seated on an animal hide, and its precise identification remains open to debate. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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Tags: Male, Torso, Plaster, Seated, Vatican, cast, figurative, AJAX

About this model

The Belvedere Torso is a fragmentary marble statue of a nude male.  The figure is portrayed seated on an animal hide, and its precise identification remains open to debate. Though traditionally identified as a Heracles seated on the skin of the Nemean lion, recent studies have identified the skin as that of a panther, occasioning other identifications (possibilities include Hercules, Polyphemus and Marsyas, among others.) According to the Vatican Museum website "the most favoured hypothesis identifies it with Ajax, the son of Telamon, in the act of contemplating his suicide". It was once believed to be a 1st-century BC original, but is now believed to be a copy from the 1st century BC or AD of an older statue, which probably dated to the early 2nd century BC. The contorted pose of the tors…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?
Yes. Belvedere Torso 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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