Torso of Banovic Strahinja at the V&A, London

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This marble torso was crafted by Ivan Meštrovic in Serbia circa 1908. It portrays a legendary Serbian hero celebrated for his stunning appearance, Banovic Strahinja. After training in Vienna, Meštrovic relocated to Paris where he encountered Rodin, whose influence is evident in this naturalistic yet fragmented figure. The sculpture was generously donated by the Serbian Government following an exhibition of Meštrovic's work at the Victoria and Albert Museum in 1915. It features a life-size torso of a man, with no head, arms that abruptly stop below the shoulders, and legs that disappear into a square base. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan The World is a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory, through which we are compiling a digital repository of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. Scan The World is an open-source community project; if you have intriguing items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to discover how you can participate. Courtesy of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.