Caligula in Warandepark, Brussels

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Laurent Delvaux was a renowned Flemish sculptor born in Ghent in 1696, whose international career took him to London and Rome before returning to the Austrian Netherlands, where he served as court sculptor. A pivotal figure bridging the Baroque and Neo-classicism periods, Delvaux's artistic legacy is marked by his mastery of detail and form. Delvaux crafted a striking series of twelve busts of Roman emperors in Brussels' Warandepark, which have been on permanent display since 1782. The sculptures are arranged around a fountain, each carved from white marble with armor rendered in jasper-colored marble. Although weathered to the point of near-unrecognizability, it is believed that one of these works depicts Hadrian. This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative pioneered by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a comprehensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, inviting individuals with unique items to contribute by emailing stw@myminifactory.com for more information on how to participate.