Portrait of Napoleon at The State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg

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In 1802, Italian sculptor Antonio Canova (1757-1822) created a striking bust and statue of the first consul of France. Drawing inspiration from the greatest images of ancient times, Canova returned to his subject multiple times, producing numerous portraits in marble and bronze. His initial piece presented a commander devoid of clothing or attributes that could be seen as indicative of the era. The sleek, refined surface of the marble creates an aura of detachment, separating it from time. By grounding his work on classical models, Canova crafted an idealized image of a resolute military leader, exuding inner strength and poised to embark on his conquest of Europe. This remarkable object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Through this project, we are building a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe, accessible for free to the public. Scan the World is an open-source community effort, where anyone with interesting items can contribute. If you have unique objects nearby and would like to participate, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can be a part of this project. Scanned using photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)