Gates of Hell (Left) at Musée Rodin, Paris, France

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Rodin found inspiration in Ghiberti's famous doors from the baptistery in Florence during the fifteenth century. Three years later, he was satisfied with his initial model, but plans for the museum were abandoned. The discarded doors became a creative wellspring for Rodin, yielding numerous groups of figures detached from the whole, such as The Thinker and The Kiss. The Gates of Hell, only visible to a select few critics, then took on symbolic value: proof of Rodin's boundless creativity for some, evidence of his inability to complete anything for others. On the left, Paolo and Francesca are among the tumbling bodies. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan The World is an initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, a non-profit effort 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 project; if you have interesting items around you and want to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how to help.