Charity at The Fine Arts Museum, Brussels

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Godecharle Gilles-Lambert, a renowned sculptor from Belgium, lived from 1750 to 1835. He studied under the guidance of Laurent Delvaux, who was known as the only internationally recognized sculptor in his retinue. Godecharle's exceptional talent earned him a prestigious grant from Empress Maria Theresa, allowing him to travel and pursue his studies in Paris and Rome. His notable works include official commissions from Napoleon and William I of the Netherlands. The pediment sculptures he created for the Chamber of Representatives and Senate of the Austrian Netherlands are still prominent today, although most of his output consisted of portrait busts. In fact, his son, Napoleon Godecharle, left a significant portion of their family's wealth to the City of Brussels to establish the Prix Godecharle, an award recognizing outstanding artists in painting, sculpture, and architecture. This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative created by MyMiniFactory. This project aims to build a comprehensive digital archive of 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world for public access. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, and anyone interested in contributing can email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how to get involved.