Hercules at The Palace of Versailles, France

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This majestic marble sculpture of Hercules proudly stands in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles. The robust figure of Hercules is unmistakable, showcased by his powerful physique and a lion skin draped elegantly around his neck. In his left hand, he firmly grasps a club, while his right hand cradles a basket overflowing with apples from his eleventh laborious task, where he bravely retrieved the fruit from the Hesperides. The coveted apples were closely guarded by the daughters of Atlas, who had been transformed into a mountain, and a formidable hundred-headed dragon. This remarkable piece is part of the "Scan The World" initiative, a non-profit project launched by MyMiniFactory, aiming to create a comprehensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for everyone's free access. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, where anyone can contribute interesting items from their surroundings; simply email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate and help enrich this digital treasure trove.