Paolo Mascgani at The Borghese Gardens, Rome

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Paolo Mascagni was a renowned Italian physician born on January 25, 1755, who left an indelible mark on the field of human anatomy. His groundbreaking research focused particularly on the lymphatic system, culminating in the first comprehensive description of its intricate workings. As a young scholar, Mascagni's fascination with geological sciences was evident through his publications on Siena and Volterra's thermal springs, known as Lagoni. However, upon completing his studies, he redirected his attention towards the human lymphatic system, yielding numerous discoveries that propelled him to prominence in 1787. Mascagni's magnum opus, Vasorum lymphaticorum corporis humani historia et iconographia, was a monumental work that earned him widespread recognition across Europe. His contributions did not go unnoticed, as he was elected a corresponding member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1796 and president of the Accademia dei Fisiocritici in 1798. This remarkable object is part of "Scan The World," a pioneering initiative by MyMiniFactory aimed at creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world. Scan The World is an open-source community effort that invites individuals to contribute their unique items by emailing stw@myminifactory.com. Scanned using photogrammetry, this object was processed with Agisoft PhotoScan.