Moses
Source: MyMiniFactory by Victoria and Albert Museum, London
The Moses is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Victoria and Albert Museum, London. The Moses (c. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
The Moses (c. 1513–1515) is a sculpture by the Italian High Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarroti, housed in the church of San Pietro in Vincoli in Rome. Commissioned in 1505 by Pope Julius II for his tomb, it depicts the Biblical figure Moses with horns on his head, based on a description in the Vulgate, the Latin translation of the Bible used at that time. This figure was executed for the second project (1513) for Pope Julius' tomb, and was planned for the second zone, above the right niche of the front. This project was not realised, and the Moses was not completed until 1542. Michelangelo chose the present position for the Moses during the final project of 1542-45. As it was designed for a higher viewpoint, the statue's proportions seem awkward when seen in its present low locatio…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Moses 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 Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 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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