Statue of the dying Gaul

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This life-sized sculpture depicts a warrior fallen in battle lying on a uniquely shaped oval base. The Eastern attire, lightweight pants and a Phrygian cap, unmistakably identify him as a Gaul. Originally part of a set of four sculptures, they were placed in the Baths of Agrippa in Rome to commemorate Agrippa's victories over the Galatians in 37 BC. Discovered in 1514, the statues belonged to the Medici Orsini family and Margaret of Austria before being acquired by the Farnese family. The underlying theme revolves around four pivotal battles: two mythical ones (Gigantomachy and Amazonomachy) and two historical ones (the battle of Marathon between the Persians and the Athenians, and the battle between the Attalids and the Galatians). This artwork is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative started by MyMiniFactory to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from around the globe for public access. 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 learn how you can participate.