The Suffering 'Pleureuse' at The Louvre, Paris

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This marble statue by Ignace Broche was created between 1741 in Belfort and 1749 in Paris. It originated from an 18th century tomb. A "Pleureuse" is a weeping woman typically depicted as a statue or painting to adorn a tomb or grave. The "pleureuse" (or weeping woman) was taken from the tomb of Joseph Durey de Sauroy, a marquis of Terrail, Marshall of the King's Army and Camps. Born in 1711, he passed away in 1770. After the French Revolution, his tomb was relocated to Paris' Church of Théatins in 1778. Today it is part of The Louvre's permanent collection. This object is a part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory that creates a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for public access free of charge. Scan The World is an open-source community effort where everyone can contribute interesting items and help create a valuable resource. If you have interesting items around you and would like to participate, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can make a difference.