Adam and Eve: Eve

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The forebears statue was a key element of Bandinelli's extensive sculptural project for the Florentine Duomo choir stalls, which began in 1542. By 1551, the figures were fully completed and separated from the Tree of Wisdom in wood and stucco, but unfortunately, both the tree and the original base were destroyed in a devastating flood in 1966. In 1722, due to public outcry over the nudity of the figures, which was deemed obscene, the group was taken down from the choir stalls. Initially relocated to the Uffizi, it later found its way to the Bargello. You can also download the matching Adam statue here. This particular object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative created by MyMiniFactory, aimed at building a comprehensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from around the globe. This project allows everyone to access these items for free, thanks to an open source community effort. If you have any interesting items nearby that you'd like to contribute, please email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate.