Vittoria Colonna at The Palais des Beaux-Arts in Lille, France

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Vittoria Colonna (April 1492 – February 25, 1547), marchioness of Pescara, was a renowned Italian noblewoman and poet. She forged an artistic bond with Michelangelo Buonarroti, exchanging verse with him. The untimely death of her husband in 1525 gave Colonna the freedom to nurture and expand her literary connections, eventually becoming one of Italy's most celebrated poets of the sixteenth century. Famed for her exceptional beauty and platonic passion that had captivated Michelangelo, Vittoria Colonna was a powerful poet who enthralled the world with her XVI-century letters. This stunning sculpture by Maurive David de Gheest, a Paris-based sculptor, carved this masterpiece from marble in 1889 and was presented to the state in 1893. This object is part of "Scan The World." Scan the World is a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital repository of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for public access at no cost. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can assist.