Tiberius in Warandepark, Brussels

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Laurent Delvaux was a skilled Flemish sculptor born in Ghent in 1696. His illustrious career spanned continents, taking him from the streets of London to the grandeur of Rome. Eventually, he returned to his homeland in the Austrian Netherlands where he held a prestigious position as a court sculptor. Delvaux played a pivotal role in bridging the gap between the Baroque and Neo-classicism movements. Delvaux crafted an impressive series of twelve life-sized busts of Roman emperors in the Warandepark in Brussels, which have remained on permanent display since 1782. The statues are strategically placed around a stunning fountain, carved from gleaming white marble, with each figure posed proudly in jasper-coloured marble attire. Though their faces bear the scars of time and weathering, it is believed that one of these magnificent sculptures represented the legendary Tiberius. This remarkable artifact is part of "Scan The World," a groundbreaking non-profit project spearheaded by MyMiniFactory. Through this initiative, we are working tirelessly to create a comprehensive digital library of fully 3D printable masterpieces, 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 anyone with intriguing items to share their stories by emailing stw@myminifactory.com to learn how they can contribute to this noble cause.