The Divine Hope at The Fine Arts Museum in Ghent, Belgium

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Jan Antoine van der Ven was a talented sculptor, draftsman, and director of the academy. His artwork featured captivating portraits, dynamic figures, and mythological subjects that left audiences in awe. Van der Ven's impressive career spanned an impressive 52 years, from 1814 to 1866. He honed his craft at some of Europe's most prestigious art institutions, including the Royal School of Visual Arts in Den Bosch, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Academie des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, and the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Notably, he was a pupil of the renowned artist Jan Frans van Yellow. In 1858, Van der Ven took on a new role as director of the Royal School of Visual Arts in Den Bosch, where he mentored some of the next generation's most promising artists. His students included Charles-Henry Geerts, Lambert Hazemans, Piet Butcher, and Edouard Francois Marchant. Van der Ven's talent was soon recognized when he won a prestigious competition for sculpture at the Antwerp Academy in 1831. This achievement cemented his reputation as one of Europe's leading artists. This incredible artwork is part of "Scan The World," a groundbreaking initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. This non-profit project aims to create 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, and we invite you to contribute your own unique items. If you have interesting artifacts that you'd like to share, simply email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can be a part of this exciting project. This stunning sculpture was captured using photogrammetry, processed with Agisoft PhotoScan to create an accurate and detailed 3D model.