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Born in Ardrishaig in Argyll, John Smith (1938-1994) was called to the bar in 1967 and entered politics three years later. Smith achieved great success as a formidable parliamentarian. His support for…

Born in Ardrishaig in Argyll, John Smith (1938-1994) was called to the bar in 1967 and entered politics three years later. Smith achieved great success as a formidable parliamentarian. His support for Scottish decolution significantly contributed to the Labour party's subsequent commitment to this policy. In 1988 he suffered a heart attack and considered leaving political life but instead became party leader in 1992. His death, two years later, was greeted with dismay across the party divide.

This is a marble head of a statue of Artemis. Artemis, one of the Twelve Olympians, daughter of Zeus and Leto and the twin sister of Apollo and mother to Orion,  was the goddess of hunting, wild anima…

This is a marble head of a statue of Artemis. Artemis, one of the Twelve Olympians, daughter of Zeus and Leto and the twin sister of Apollo and mother to Orion,  was the goddess of hunting, wild animals and the wilderness. During the 5th century BC, Artemis became also known as the goddess of the moon, becoming one of the most powerful goddesses. She is also known as the queen of Olympus and of all living things. The head was discovered in Nea Paphos.

Marble statuette of Two Satyrs Seated on Rock.  In Greek mythology, a satyr is the member of a troop of ithyphallic male companions of Dionysus; they usually have horse-like ears and tails, as well a…

Marble statuette of Two Satyrs Seated on Rock.  In Greek mythology, a satyr is the member of a troop of ithyphallic male companions of Dionysus; they usually have horse-like ears and tails, as well as permanent, exaggerated erections. This object is part of Scan The World. Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.

Saint Denis (modernised version of Greek and Latin Dionysius) was a legendary 3rd-century Christian martyr and saint, who is usually portrayed holding his head.

This relief shows Virgin Mary and baby Jesus on her lap in the middle, surrounded by angels and other various characters, while (presumably) God sits above them, gesturing a blessing. This could be a …

This relief shows Virgin Mary and baby Jesus on her lap in the middle, surrounded by angels and other various characters, while (presumably) God sits above them, gesturing a blessing. This could be a nativity scene, but also could just be an extensive representation of the classic Madonna, with many admirers present.

The Fountain des Innocents is a public monument situated in Les Halles district in Paris. It was originally called The Fountain of the Nymphs and it was built between 1547 and 1550 in the new style of…

The Fountain des Innocents is a public monument situated in Les Halles district in Paris. It was originally called The Fountain of the Nymphs and it was built between 1547 and 1550 in the new style of the French Renaissance. This is recognized as the oldest monumental fountain in Paris. This fountain was built as a commemorative piece honouring Henry II. It was meant to be only temporary and to be installed for a procession but once the procession had passed it was kept as a communal fountain for the citizens. This particular piece depicts the nymphs on the side of the fountain.

This head-portrait sculpture depicts Commodus at his young age.  Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus - more commonly known simply as Commodus, was the son of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina the Younger …

This head-portrait sculpture depicts Commodus at his young age.  Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus - more commonly known simply as Commodus, was the son of Marcus Aurelius and Faustina the Younger and the last member of the Antonine dynasty of Roman emperors. He assumed the Imperial throne at the age of eighteen following the death of his father in 180 A.D. and quickly developed a reputation for megalomania and sexual depravity. Towards the end of his reign, he re-founded Rome and called it 'Colonia Commodiana', and had the months re-named after his various titles. After several attempts on his life, Commodus was finally strangled during a coup which was organised in 192 A.D. by members of the Praetorian Guard, the Imperial household, and his favourite concubine Marcia. Despite receiving the damnatio memoriae, Commodus was a celebrated post-mortem and received divine honours from his successor Septimius Severus. Thus, many statues of Commodus were made during Severus' rule (193-211), based on those created in Rome during the last five years of Commodus' life. Official portraits of Commodus have been divided into five types. This portrait belongs to the first type and depicts him as Crown Prince and successor to his father Marcus Aurelius, at the age of fourteen to sixteen years old. The finest example of this type comes from the Villa of Antoninus Pius in Lanuvium and was made between 175-177 A.D., cf. D. E. E. Kleiner, Roman Sculpture, New Haven, 1992, pp. 273-275, fig. 241. According to Kleiner 'the depiction of Commodus' hair is a tour de force, as is the rest of the portrait because the artist also succeeds in capturing the boy's youthful arrogance in his expression'.

Italy (Tuscany), ca. 1300-1350. Poplar, remnants of original polychromy.  According to the canonical gospels, Jesus, the Christ, was arrested and tried by the Sanhedrin, and then sentenced by Pontius…

Italy (Tuscany), ca. 1300-1350. Poplar, remnants of original polychromy.  According to the canonical gospels, Jesus, the Christ, was arrested and tried by the Sanhedrin, and then sentenced by Pontius Pilate to be scourged, and finally crucified by the Romans. Jesus was stripped of his clothing and offered wine mixed with either myrrh or gall to drink before being crucified. He was then hung between two convicted thieves and according to Mark's Gospel, died some six hours later. During this time, the soldiers affixed a sign to the top of the cross stating Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews which, according to the Gospel of John, was in three languages. They then divided his garments among them by casting lots or, according to the Gospel of John, by dividing his garments but cast lots for his seamless robe. After Jesus' death, only according to the Gospel of John, one soldier pierced his side with a spear to be certain that he had died. The Bible describes seven statements that Jesus made while he was on the cross, as well as several supernatural events that occurred.   This object is part of Scan The World. Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.

The lack of inscription makes a precise dating for the statue very difficult. On stylistic grounds it is probably to be placed in the Saite Period (about 560 BC (?)). A peculiarity of the piece is the…

The lack of inscription makes a precise dating for the statue very difficult. On stylistic grounds it is probably to be placed in the Saite Period (about 560 BC (?)). A peculiarity of the piece is the prominence given to the man's Adam's apple. The  statue is made out of black granite which also can hint to the date of its creation.   This object is part of Scan The World. Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.

This sculpture is a relief from an antique marble sarcophagus. The relief depicts a torso-portrait of the deceased in a medallion and number of biblical scenes. Below the medallion: Jonas, sleeping, …

This sculpture is a relief from an antique marble sarcophagus. The relief depicts a torso-portrait of the deceased in a medallion and number of biblical scenes. Below the medallion: Jonas, sleeping, with the Whale; right: Moses Receiving the Ten Commandments; The healing of the Blind; The loaves and the Fishes.