Hand of God at The Musée Rodin, Paris

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A massive right hand bursts forth from a rugged block of marble, cradling a clod of earth that holds the struggling forms of Adam and Eve. The creator's own hand is also that of the sculptor. Distinctive features – the stark contrast between highly polished areas and rough marble, the woman's posture echoing Dawn in Florence's Medici Chapel – evoke the masterful work of Michelangelo. For him, a sculpture lay hidden within the marble, requiring extraction through skillful artistry; Rodin, however, was a modeler, employing a different approach altogether. The Hand of God appears to be a harmonious blend of these two disparate methods. The Hand of the Devil serves as a complementary piece, while its symbolic title connects it to a series of works created during the 1890s, including The Cathedral and The Secret. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a comprehensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and wish to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can assist. Scanned using photogrammetry (processed with Agisoft PhotoScan).