Saint Catherine at The National Art Gallery in Copenhagen, Denmark

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Saint Catherine of Alexandria, also known as Saint Catherine of the Wheel and The Great Martyr Saint Catherine, was a Christian saint and virgin who was martyred in the early 4th century by the pagan emperor Maxentius. According to her legend, she was a princess and a scholar who became a Christian at the age of fourteen and converted hundreds of people to Christianity. She died as a martyr around the age of eighteen. Over a thousand years after her death, Saint Joan of Arc identified Catherine as one of the saints who appeared to her and gave her advice. This image is of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, created by an unknown artist in France around 1500-1515. The sculpture is made of marble with a hint of paint, and it can be found at the National Art Gallery in Copenhagen, Denmark. The object you see here is part of "Scan The World", a project started by MyMiniFactory that aims to create a digital archive of fully printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world. This way, people everywhere can access these items for free. Scan The World is an open-source initiative driven by a community of volunteers. If you have interesting objects in your area and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can join in.