Helen of Troy at The State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg

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In Greek mythology Helen was the daughter of Zeus and was renowned for her stunning beauty. She was married to Menelaus, King of Sparta, but while her husband was away, she was abducted by Paris, a Trojan prince, whom she later wedded. This marked the beginning of a long and bloody war between the Greeks and Trojans. Another version of this artwork is housed in the Palazzo Albrizzi in Venice and was seen by Lord Byron in 1812, who wrote: "In this cherished marble scene Above the creations and thoughts of humanity What nature could, but did not, do And beauty and Canova can!" This object belongs to "Explore The World". Explore The World is a non-profit endeavor launched by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital repository of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. Explore The World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email etw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate. Scanned: Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)