Discophore at the Louvre, Lens

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The Discophoros, also spelled as Discophorus, (Greek: "Discus-Bearer") was a stunning bronze sculpture crafted by the renowned classical Greek sculptor Polyclitus, creator of the Doryphoros and Diadumenos, and its numerous Roman marble copies. It is not to be confused with the iconic Discobolus of Myron, which showcases a discus being thrown, not carried. Like the Doryphoros and Diadumenos, it was created as an exemplary representation of Polyclitus's "canon" of the ideal human form in sculpture. It features a strong, muscular, solidly-built athlete frozen in thought before throwing a discus. Most marble copies include the addition of a marble tree stump - marble is weaker but heavier than bronze - as the stump provides necessary support. These copies often lack their arms, which are frequently restored. This remarkable object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for public access at no cost. 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.