The Chiaramonti Niobid
Source: MyMiniFactory by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst
The The Chiaramonti Niobid is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. This statue represents one of the daughters of Niobe as she attempts to escape from the arrows of Apollo and Artemis. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
This statue represents one of the daughters of Niobe as she attempts to escape from the arrows of Apollo and Artemis. The myth, in fact, tells how Niobe, Queen of Thebes, had 14 children, seven boys and seven girls, and for this considered herself to be superior to Leto, who had only been able to bear Zeus two children, Apollo and Artemis. These two gods undertake to punish Niobe for offending their mother and they kill all of Niobe's children with arrows, Apollo killing the males and Artemis killing the females. This figure is probably a copy from the age of Hadrian which was perhaps part of a group sculpture featuring all of the Niobids. Different versions of this group are known, all of which are copies of a group dating from the Hellenistic period, the most complete of which is to be f…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. The Chiaramonti Niobid 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.