Dante at The Petit Palais, Paris

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This plaster sculpture, completed in 1879, is a work by Jean-Paul Aubé (1837-1916) and serves as a model for an original bronze sculpture located in the Place Marcelin-Berthelot in Paris. The plaster model, displayed at the Salon in 1879, was purchased by Paris to be cast into bronze. It was showcased during the opening of the Petit Palais in 1902 within the sculpture gallery. Dante's Divine Comedy (Florence, 1265 - Ravenna, 1321) marks a significant milestone for the romantic generation, particularly Delacroix. The sculpture captivated sculptors of the 19th century, including Carpeaux and Rodin, who was friends with Aubé, as seen in his work "The Gates of Hell" at the Musée Rodin. Jean-Paul Aubé personified the poets of hell who thwarted evil forces. The catalog for the Salon of 1879 cites verses from the Divine Comedy: "I do not know, but as I walked through the heads, My foot struck hard against a face among them." "Why do you tread on me?" A weeping figure said. "Revenge for Montaperti will only aggravate my torment." This object is part of the "Scan The World" initiative. Scan The World is a non-profit project launched by MyMiniFactory, aiming to create a digital repository of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe that are accessible to the public for free. Scan The World is an open-source community effort. If you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help.