Venus with a Mirror in Warandepark, Brussels

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This marble sculpture features Venus gazing at her reflection in a mirror held aloft by Cupid, while a second putto reaches up to crown her with a wreath of flowers. The sculptor's name remains unknown due to missing archival information. This copy is housed in Warandepark in Brussels. Depicting Venus with a mirror is a rare sight in art, particularly sculpture, making this piece noteworthy. Titian's painting from 1555 stands out as the most well-known depiction of the scene on canvas. A second putto reaches up to crown her with flowers, while Cupid holds aloft the mirror where Venus gazes at her reflection. This object is part of "Scan The World". "Scan the World" is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures and artworks from across the globe for public access. "Scan the World" is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how to help.