Bernard Palissy at the Petit Palais, Paris, France

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This artwork portrays Bernard Palissy, a renowned French Huguenot craftsman, housed in the Petit Palais museum in Paris. As a master potter, hydraulics engineer and skilled artisan, he gained fame for his sixteen-year-long struggle to replicate Chinese porcelain. In the 19th century, Palissy's ceramics inspired Mintons Ltd's Victorian majolica, showcased at the Great Exhibition of 1851 under the name "Palissy ware". Palissy made significant contributions to natural sciences and is famous for discovering principles in geology, hydrology and fossil formation. A devout Protestant, he was imprisoned for his faith during France's tumultuous Wars of Religion and sentenced to death. He ultimately perished from poor treatment in the Bastille in 1590. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative by MyMiniFactory that aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks worldwide for public access. Scan The World is an open-source community effort; if you have intriguing items nearby and wish to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how to participate.