Belvedere Antinous at The Palace of Versailles, France

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This is a sculpture titled the Belvedere Antinous, a bronze masterpiece crafted by Balthasar Keller between 1684-1685. The original marble statue from which it was created dates back to an unknown era. In 1800, the Paris Central Museum of Arts described the antique marble known as the Belvedere Antinous as one of the most perfect statues to have survived from ancient times. The statue had been ceded by treaty to the French in 1797 and arrived in Paris in a grand procession the following year. At the end of the Napoleonic Wars, it was removed and returned to Rome in January 1816. Antinous was a name given to figures of male youths as early as 1545, when the statue was already known by this title. It became one of Rome's most famous sights and was often depicted by visiting artists. The Antinous was highly prized by both collectors and connoisseurs, as well as sculptors. Bernini, Duguesnoy, and Poussin all studied it, while Hogarth later in the 18th century declared that in terms of proportion, it is considered the most perfect among any antique statues. During the 18th century, the Antinous was reproduced from the original in various sizes and materials, with both arms complete. This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory to create a digital archive of fully printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world for public access. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, where individuals can contribute their own items by emailing stw@myminifactory.com.