The Suffering 'Pleureuse' at The Louvre, Paris

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This exquisite marble statue by Ignace Broche began its life in 1741 within the walls of Belfort before finding completion eight years later in Paris where it was expertly crafted from an original 18th century tomb. Typically, a "Pleureuse" is a stunning work of art created to adorn a tomb or grave, and this poignant statue fits perfectly into that category as a representation of a weeping woman. This particular "pleureuse", or weeping woman, was carefully extracted from the tomb of Joseph Durey de Sauroy (1711-1770), the esteemed marquis of Terrail and Marshall of the King's Army. In 1778, following the turmoil of the first French revolution, the tomb was relocated to the historic Church of Théatins in Paris where it now proudly resides as part of The Louvre's permanent collection. This remarkable object is a proud contributor to "Scan The World", an innovative non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Through this groundbreaking program, we are meticulously creating a comprehensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe, making them freely accessible to the public. "Scan The World" is an open-source community effort, and if you have unique items in your possession that you would like to contribute, please email stw@myminifactory.com to discover how you can be a part of this extraordinary endeavor.