Charles Martel at the Palace of Versailles, France

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This larger than life marble sculpture captures Charles Martel's imposing presence, a Frankish statesman and military leader who dominated Francia from 718 until his untimely demise. He single-handedly halted the Islamic invasion of Western Europe at the pivotal Battle of Tours. Although the sculptor remains anonymous, the piece underwent meticulous cleaning in the 19th Century and now takes pride of place on permanent display at the Palace of Versailles. This remarkable object is part of "Scan The World", a groundbreaking non-profit initiative spearheaded by MyMiniFactory. By creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe, we are making them accessible to the public for free. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, and if you have intriguing items nearby that you'd like to share, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can contribute.