Theseus and the Minotaur

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The renowned Scottish painter, archaeologist and dealer Gavin Hamilton (1723-1798) was a close friend of Canova's. Hamilton advised Canova to depict Theseus and the Minotaur after their fierce struggle. He suggested that Canova would receive even greater praise and critical acclaim if he created a static group rather than a violent one. The sculpture received widespread acclaim, establishing Canova as the leading European sculptor of his time. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory. Through this effort, we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from around the globe for everyone to access for free. Scan The World is an open-source community project. If you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help.