Now, that in a matter of days, the Sketchfab store will go offline and in a matter of months we may likely lose the ability to share the 3D models for free, where do we go?

This place is near and dear to me and I will likely continue posting models here as long as it's alive.

For those willing to advoclace for keeping the Sketchfabs downlaodable content available, this petition might be a good point to start in: https://www.change.org/p/keep-sketchfab-alive-preserve-open-access-to-3d-museum-collections 

Attributions:
[Statue of Virgin Mary](https://skfb.ly/pq8Dz) by Global Digital Heritage and GDH-Afrika [CC-BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
[Rosary](https://skfb.ly/otUUn) by Carlos.Maciel [CC-BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
[Remains](https://skfb.ly/6yoGs) by seenoise [CC-BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Santa Muerte & Requiem for the Sketchfab

Monastery of Batalha in Portugal or [Santa Maria da Vitória na Batalha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batalha,_Portugal) was created to honor Virgin Mary for the victory of the Portuguese over the Castillian crown. 

After the death of Ferdinand I (1383), there was a succession war between Ferdinand's daughter Beatrice, queen of Castile and Ferdinand's half brother, John I. The battle of Aljubarrota was the decisive moment which marked the victory of John, the founding of the Aviz dynasty (1385-1580) and the beginning of military alliance between England and Portugal. This alliance is still active today (800 years old) and was used during the second world war.

The battle was also an important mark in the 100 years war. It was one of the many losses the French suffered. A trend that was changed later by Jeanne d'Arc. 

![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/44/Batalha_monastery.jpg)

Monastery of Batalha

ca. 1500, Kraków, Poland, Hungary

An exceptionally valuable monument of sacred goldsmiths from the treasury of the Miechów monastery (Poland), which has survived to our times, is the richly decorated late-gothic silver chalice with a six-leaf foot. It is assumed that it was created around 1500, perhaps in a workshop in Hungary or in the capital city of Krakow. There are precious stones on the base of the chalice: sapphire, amethyst, ruby and emerald. In the upper part of the foot, figures of the Virgin Mary and an unknown saint are visible.

**For more images and further information, visit:** 
https://muzea.malopolska.pl/en/objects-list/2979

Inventory number:  MZM/D/S/63

The Museum of Ziemia Miechowska in Miechów

**Regional Digitalisation Lab, MIK, Visiting Museums of Małopolska project** 

Project Visualization (3D model + textures): Wojciech Szczekan

Gothic chalice

The night variation of Batalha. This model was created using LUTs. 
Monastery of Batalha in Portugal or Santa Maria da Vitória na Batalha was created to honor Virgin Mary for the victory of the Portuguese over the Castillian crown.

After the death of Ferdinand I (1383), there was a succession war between Ferdinand’s daughter Beatrice, queen of Castile and Ferdinand’s half brother, John I. The battle of Aljubarrota was the decisive moment which marked the victory of John, the founding of the Aviz dynasty (1385-1580) and the beginning of military alliance between England and Portugal. This alliance is still active today (800 years old) and was used during the second world war.

The battle was also an important mark in the 100 years war. It was one of the many losses the French suffered. A trend that was changed later by Jeanne d’Arc.

![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/44/Batalha_monastery.jpg)

Monastery of Batalha - Night

Christ statue of the forest devotion by Angelo Bortolotti in the 2nd district of Vienna.

After the opening of the Prater in 1766, people settled on the edge of the Prater. In 1862 an elementary school was opened. The principal attached an image of the Virgin Mary to a large tree in 1863 because the nearest church was far away. Franz Plankenbüchler was an innkeeper and ran a restaurant at Freudenauer Dammhafen. Franz, a deeply religious man, often crossed himself before the image of the Virgin Mary during his walks. In 1911, he decided to erect a statue of the Virgin Mary in a good spot nearby. This was the beginning of today's place of pilgrimage, which also includes a church (Maria Grün) since 1924.

Christusfigur

**Pietà / Jagnjenica, Radeče, Slovenija**

**Pietà** (italijanska izgovorjava: [pjeˈta]; 'pomilovanje', 'sočutje') je v krščanski umetnosti predmet, ki prikazuje Devico Marijo, ki ziblje mrtvo Jezusovo telo, najpogosteje ga najdemo v kiparstvu.

Restavriranje lesenega kipa Matjaž Učakar, 3D sken INTRI d.o.o., Ljubljana

**Pietà** (Italian pronunciation: [pjeˈta]; 'pity', 'compassion') is a subject in Christian art depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus, most commonly found in sculpture.

Restoration of wooden statue Matjaž Učakar, 3D scan INTRI Ltd, Ljubljana

Pietà, Jagnjenica - Slovenija

## Scanning
Scanning was done in sPC connected mode (WiFi, with latest update 120FPS speed) at a moderate high point distance of 0.15mm (can go up/down to 0.05mm but at 0.15mm it already resulted in a 20M triangle file...) until target quality was reached. Keep an eye on ideal scan distance since it reduces with increasing point distance. When you are too far away scanning will be drastically slower compared to when you're in the ideal distance. 

## Post-Processing
When finishing the single scans it already creates a point cloud so I only had to align using automatic feature alignment (after deleting all unnecessary data from around the object). Afterwards I used Quicksurface to align the scan to the coordinate system and reduce the triangle count to a manageable 4M triangles.

Wax Statue Virgin Mary - Einscan Rigil

## Scanning
Scanning was done in sPC connected mode (WiFi, with latest update 120FPS speed) at a moderate high point distance of 0.15mm (can go up/down to 0.05mm but at 0.15mm it already resulted in a 20M triangle file...) until target quality was reached.
I placed the casting on bed of marker cards and geometries so I can also capture the sides of the casting which I also use for aligning the two scans I created (top and bottom). The scan itself was performed with both cross and parallel line mode taking roughly 5min for scanning. No scan spray was used for scanning.

## Post-Processing
When finishing the single scans it already creates a point cloud so I only had to align using automatic feature alignment (after deleting all unnecessary data from around the object). Afterwards I used Quicksurface to align the scan to the coordinate system and reduce the triangle count to a manageable 4M triangles.

Wax Portrait Virgin Mary - Einscan Rigil

The statue of Mary Immaculate in Ernstbrunn’s main square is a listed sandstone sculpture from the late 18th century, erected around 1790. It depicts the Virgin Mary in the typical representation of the “Immaculate Conception”: with her hands folded in prayer, standing on a globe and above a serpent, which symbolizes defeated evil. The flowing folds of her robe reflect the Baroque style of the time. The inscription “EX VOTO” on the base suggests that the statue was donated as a token of gratitude or a votive offering, perhaps after overcoming a time of hardship. As part of the redesign of the main square, the monument was restored in 2020 and is now a distinctive small religious monument in the townscape of Ernstbrunn.

Maria Immaculata

This model was created using Meshy, a set of tools for 3D creation based on artificial intelligence. It resembles the monument to the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kanev, Ukraine — my hometown. Eventually, I will add it as a downloadable mode for Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic. Please feel free to use this model in your projects. Kanev's legacy must live on!

View the original model and claim a free month of Pro on Meshy: [https://www.meshy.ai/s/656UEv](https://www.meshy.ai/s/656UEv)

The Blessed Virgin Mary

The 'Rock of the Sun' is to the right of the Rock of the Five Daggers.  The sun symbol is shown, very indistinctly on the 3D model, to the left of centre at the bottom of the panel.  Other Copper Age symbols - human figures & a zoomorphic figure, can also be faintly seen.  The preservation of the white pigment delineating some of the upper figures is very rare and due to the protective nature of the overhang above them.

There are also Christian-age crosses.  The sacredness of the site is attested to by the presence of the Christian shrine (chapel) consecrated to the Virgin Mary.

Valcamonica, Capitello Due Pini - Plas (2)

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Virgin Mary statue

One of five floriated tapered graveslabs set upright against the internal face of the south wall of the chancel of Strade Dominican Friary (MA070-067001-), Co. Mayo. Broken tapered cross-slab grave-cover which served as the lid of a stone coffin/sarcophagus.  Only the lower half of a cross-fleury carved in low relief with raised border running along edge of the stone.  The base of the cross has a fleur-de-lis or lily flower terminal consisting of acentral teardrop shaped projection flanked on either side by curling leaves. Vertical line in central teardrop may represent the stamen of the flower head.  Vertical groove running along centre of cross-shaft.  Floriated cross possibly symbolising the flowering lily known in French as the Fleur-de-Lys/Flower of the Lily.  The lily, is a  symbol of the Virgin Mary often appearing in art representing the Annunciation.  Associated with Resurrection & Easter & the triumph of Christ over death.  See Archaeological of Ireland Description at: https://tinyurl.com/3dpfb3sp

Strade Abbey Graveslab MA070-067008-

This model was generated using Meshy(https://www.meshy.ai)'s AI toolkit. It provides tools that effortlessly turn human imagination into stunning 3D models.

If you're interested in this model, visit the model page on Meshy to explore more about it: [https://www.meshy.ai/3d-models/Virgin-Mary-Queen-of-Heaven-v2-019d5525-a1bc-7381-8e47-610819e039ff?utm_source=sketchfab](https://www.meshy.ai/3d-models/Virgin-Mary-Queen-of-Heaven-v2-019d5525-a1bc-7381-8e47-610819e039ff?utm_source=sketchfab)

Virgin Mary, Queen of Heaven

The [**Porta della Riconoscenza** (“Gate of Gratitude”)]((https://maps.app.goo.gl/rwmgt4QnZek4jQsSA) is the main bronze entrance of the Siena Cathedral. Designed by Enrico Manfrini and installed in 1958, it was created as a symbol of thanksgiving after World War II, reflecting Siena’s gratitude for survival and protection.

The door features a series of sculpted bronze panels illustrating scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary, along with key biblical narratives. These are complemented by symbolic depictions of human suffering and redemption, linking spiritual themes with real human experience.

Artistically, the work combines modern sculptural techniques with traditional religious storytelling. Its high-relief surfaces create strong contrasts of light and shadow, adding depth and emotional intensity. More than an entrance, it acts as a spiritual threshold, inviting visitors to reflect on faith, resilience, and gratitude before entering the cathedral.

Siena - Duomo Bronze Entrance Door (Scaniverse)

This model presents a small religious icon depicting the Virgin Mary.
It was created through a photogrammetric workflow based on multiple image captures from different viewpoints.
During processing, some reconstruction artifacts appeared around the base of the object, so additional cleanup and visual adjustment were carried out before publication.
The final result was prepared for online presentation in Sketchfab.

3D Scan of a Small Religious Icon

Carving of the Pietà (pity/compassion) on east wall of chancel of Strade Dominican Friary (MA070-067001-), Co. Mayo.  Most famously carved by Michelangelo c. 1498-9, depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus Christ after the Crucifixion, symbolizing immense grief, divine mercy, & unconditional love.  It highlights Mary as an intercessor between humanity & God, showcasing her strength & deep sorrow ("Sixth Sorrow").  Described by archaeologist John Hunt as dating from the second half of the 15th century it is 'an unusual frontal, (or reredos from an altar?). In the centre is a Pietà with feathered angels above. The Virgin is clothed in a long gown over a kirtle, whose lower borders fall in symmetrical folds over her feet and with a veil over her head and shoulders. She is seated in a thronelike chair and the body of the dead Christ lies across her lap. The angels support a double arched and crocketed canopy above her head. A man and a woman kneel on left and right, presumably the donors'.

Strade Abbey MA070-067001- Pietà

Done with Scaniverse.
3D scan of a sculpture of Virgin Mary on a rock and a few plants. Sorry if it's not the best, it's for an assignment.

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