Faustina in The Palace of Versailles, France

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This is a stunning marble sculpture crafted by Nicolas Frémery (1650-around 1687), created before 1684 as an interpretation of an ancient sculpture from the same era. The artwork features a majestic Faustina, Annia Aurelia Faustina (c. 201 AD – c. 222 AD), a renowned Anatolian Roman noblewoman who briefly held the title of Empress of Rome in 221 as the third wife of Emperor Elagabalus. This remarkable object is part of "Scan The World", a groundbreaking non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory, aimed at creating a digital repository of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access. Scan the World is an open-source community effort that invites enthusiasts to contribute interesting items from their surroundings; if you have something noteworthy, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate in this fascinating project.