Minotaur Torso at the Louvre, Paris, France

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The successor to the Archaic kouros, this torso exemplifies a significant leap forward in the depiction of the male nude during the Early Classical period. The level of anatomical detail displayed demonstrates mastery of the contrapposto stance, characteristic of the full statue from which it originates. Damaged in antiquity, the piece was restored in the second century BC and utilized to adorn a Roman theater at Miletus, where its discovery was made. This artifact is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Through this endeavor, we are creating an extensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. Scan The World is an open-source community project; if you have intriguing items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate.