Pierre Puget at The Louvre, Paris

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This marble sculpture by Francois-Nicolas Delaistre (Paris 1746- Paris 1836) showcases Pierre Puget; the bust was commissioned to adorn the rooms of the Louvre alongside other sculptures highlighting prominent figures in art. Pierre Puget, a French painter, sculptor, architect and engineer, was born in Marseille on October 16, 1620. By the age of fourteen, he had carved the ornaments of galleys built in his native city's shipyards, and at sixteen, he was entrusted with decorating and constructing a ship. Soon after, he traveled to Italy on foot, where he was warmly received by Pietro da Cortona in Rome, who took him into his studio and employed him on the ceilings of Palazzo Barberini and those of Palazzo Pitti in Florence. This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Through Scan the World, we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from around the world for public access at no cost. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby that you'd like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.