Aphrodite of Knidos

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Free Roman copy of the famous cult statue from the hand of Praxiteles in the sanctuary of the goddess of love at Knidos.\r\nThe Aphrodite of Knidos (or Cnidus) was an Ancient Greek sculpture of the goddess Aphrodite created by Praxiteles of Athens around the 4th century BCE. It is one of the first life-sized representations of the nude female form in Greek history, displaying an alternative idea to male heroic nudity. Praxiteles' Aphrodite is shown nude, reaching for a bath towel while covering her pubis, which leaves her breasts exposed.\r\nUp until this point, Greek sculpture had been dominated by male nude figures. The original Greek sculpture no longer exists, but many Roman copies survive of this influential work of art. Variants of the Venus Pudica (suggesting an action to cover the breasts) include the Venus de' Medici and the Capitoline Venus.\r\nThis 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 public access. 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 learn how you can help.