Right Hand of Pierre and Jacques de Wissant at The Musée Rodin, Paris
Source: MyMiniFactory by Aaron Humphreys
The Right Hand of Pierre and Jacques de Wissant at The Musée Rodin, Paris is a free printable 3D model from MyMiniFactory by Aaron Humphreys. Rodin worked on the hands of certain Burghers of Calais separately so as to heighten their power of expression. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
Rodin worked on the hands of certain Burghers of Calais separately so as to heighten their power of expression. Although he used the same left and right hands for the two brothers, Pierre and Jacques de Wissant, the effect obtained on each figure was very different. Pierre de Wissant’s right hand sweeps the gesture upwards, as a sign of abnegation. Jacques de Wissant’s hand is drawn back towards his face, implying doubt and questioning. Isolated from the figure, the hand forms a work in its own right, not just a mere study or fragment. When Rodin decided to show it standing upright on a wooden plinth, he turned it into an independent exhibit, with a value all of its own. This is also the hand Rodin would use in The Hand of God , placing inside it the tiny figures of Adam and Eve who seem…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Right Hand of Pierre and Jacques de Wissant at The Musée Rodin, Paris 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 Aaron Humphreys.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by Aaron Humphreys, 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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