Moses

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The Moses (c. 1513-1515) is a sculpture crafted by Michelangelo Buonarroti, an Italian High Renaissance artist, who housed it in Rome's San Pietro in Vincoli church. Commissioned by Pope Julius II in 1505 for his tomb, the artwork depicts Moses with horns on his head based on the Vulgate description found in the Latin translation of the Bible used at that time. This figure was created as part of the second project (1513) for Pope Julius' tomb and was initially planned for the second zone above the right niche of the front. However, this project never materialized, and the Moses wasn't completed until 1542. Michelangelo chose its current position during the final project in 1542-45. As designed for a higher viewpoint, the statue's proportions appear awkward when seen from its low location within the church. A cast of the original sculpture was scanned by Jerry Fisher in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, which led to controversy over copyright claims from the university housing the sculpture on their land. You can learn more about this here. Gallery Location: Cast Courts, Room 46b, The Weston Cast Court, case WS This object is part of "Scan The World." Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, 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 effort. If you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how to participate. Courtesy of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London