Pilgrimage to a holy site is a core principle of almost all faiths. The Kaaba, meaning cube in Arabic, is a square building elegantly draped in a silk and cotton veil. Located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, it is the holiest shrine in Islam.

Kaaba in Mecca

Seated Buddha preaching. Unusually for this hand gesture, the Buddha wears the over-robe on both shoulders with a thick curved neckline, an edge lying below the right forearm, the semi-circle between the legs rather deep and the fall of gathered drapery from the left wrist, where the backthrow may be visible, undulating in high relief to lie splayed and almost flat on the seat. 

Height: 95 centimetres Width: 53 centimetres Diameter: 24 centimetres 
COL: [RRI5353](http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?partId=1&objectId=225497)

Made by Daniel Pett from 49 photographs taken with a Nikon D5100

Buddha Preaching

This is a 3D model of a Neoclassical statuette, which copies an ancient marble statue in the National Archaeological Museum (Naples). It displays a woman (the goddess Aphrodite? a mortal?) partially draped in her robes. This pose and subject is a statue type called the “Aphrodite Kallipygian” (Callipygian Venus). This modern name came from the Greek words *kallos* (beauty) + *pyge* (buttocks). The original Roman work dates from the 1st c. BCE. It was recovered in the 16th c. missing its head.

**Biobliography**: [Auction Catalog](https://bit.ly/2x11ILY); statue type: [Wikipedia](https://bit.ly/3bQw5DT)

# Ancient World 3D
This model posting is part of [Ancient World 3D](https://exhibits.ulib.iupui.edu/aw3d/items/show/3), a project that provides curated 3D open access content for Classical Studies. The [original model was posted by Scan The World](http://mmf.io/o/71798). This entry was composed by Samantha Schlegel (Dr. Elizabeth Thill, advisor, Cheyenne Eversole, curator).

100.KZ.11 Aphrodite Kallipygos Statuette

The IMSA Audi 90 GTO was one of the wildest, most technologically advanced four-door race cars to ever hit the tracks. It was basically a 700bhp AWD Group B rally car engine-drive train package, mated to a space frame chassis, and draped with a carbon fiber silhouette body.

It featured a 2,190 cc / 133.6 cu in 5 cyliner engine pushing 709 bhp / 529 kW of power @ 7,500 rpm and 720 Nm / 531 ft lbs of torque @ 6,000 rpm.

Thers were only 6 ever built.

Audi A90

Bust of a rhetorician, 200-235 CE, minor asia, Smyrna ('Diana's Bath'), marble, Cinquentenaire Museum (Brussels, Belgium). Made with ReMake and ReCap from Autocad.

This portrait is preserved, as its counterpart, in an exceptional way: the nose is intact, the polish of the flesh on the forehead still visible, the bust, the tablet and its base those of origin. Moreover, the quality of the execution is remarkable. The two men have the bare chest, one shoulder covered with a drape in the Greek fashion, thus indicating their will to be represented as scholars.

Bust of a rhetorician

Venus Verticordia White marble; c.1833-38 By John Gibson

Inscribed on the tortoise's shell: 'OPVS IOANNIS GIBSON ROMAE' Gibson recorded how the wealthy MP Joseph Neeld (1789 1856) had visited his studio in Rome several times before asking him to carve a 'Venus, nude, but with some drapery modestly arranged without sacrificing too much of the form'.

Inspired by Classical prototypes, Gibson showed the Roman goddess of love as an idealised female nude with elegant curves and soft modelling, holding the golden apple, awarded by Paris for her beauty. Although apples are often associated with carnal love, Gibson called his statue Venus Verticordia, or the turner of men's hearts and later recalled how he had

> 'endeavoured to give my Venus that spiritual elevation of character which results from purity and sweetness'.

https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/31066

Venus Verticordia

Discover my evolving interpretation of Michelangelo's timeless 'Pieta' in 3D, capturing the nuanced interplay of grace and sorrow. This project, initiated as a ZBrush sculpt, represents my pursuit to grasp the intricacies of anatomy, form, weight, emotions, and drapery. While still a work in progress, it reflects my relentless dedication to mastering the essence of this masterpiece. Feel free to download and utilize this simplified real-time version for your creative endeavors.
For further inquiries, reach me at sujeshnair8984@gmail.com. You can also explore more of my work at https://www.artstation.com/sujesh.

Pieta A 3D Tribute to Michelangelo's Masterpiece

Bodhisattva, Shanxi Province, Jin Dynasty, c. 1200, Cassia wood, traces of polychromy, rock crystal. Musée du Cinquantenaire (Brussels, Belgium). Made with ReMake and ReCap from AutoDesk.

A bodhisattva is a "promised enlightenment," but delays its entrance into nirvana to help all living beings to attain illumination. The crystalline pupils are made of rock crystal. Such care is justified by the fact that the consecration of a Buddhist statue consisted in opening his eyes ritually. This ceremony gave him a soul and made it an object of worship. The tiara in her hair, the necklace on her chest, the drapery retained at the waist by an elaborate belt are the image of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. The bodhisattva originally stood in a temple next to a larger Buddha. The present presentation at the museum aims to restore the oblique angle of vision under which it appeared to the visitor in the Chinese sanctuary.

For more updates, please follow @GeoffreyMarchal on Twitter.

Bodhisattva

*A high-quality 3D model of the celebrated Venus de Milo, one of the most famous works of ancient Greek sculpture. Depicting Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, this asset captures the iconic contrapposto pose and intricate drapery details. The model is optimized for photorealistic rendering and game engines, making it an excellent choice for digital museums, architectural visualization, garden scenes, or historical environments. It features precise geometry and realistic texture maps suitable for close-up shots.

* Texture 3 sets:

1. white marble
2. beige marble
3. clean marble

* PBR textures 4096x4096  .png 8 bit dithering:

* Base color 
* Metallic 
* Normal OpenGl 
* Roughness 
* Displacement

* Geometry:

* Size: 0.55x0.6x1.65m
* Textel density:  23 px/cm

Textures made in Substance Painter

Files are packed in .blend and .fbx.

All objects are made in proportion to the real world.

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Marble Venus de Milo Statue

A hauntingly detailed 3D model of a Cloaked Architectural Statue, designed as a vertical relief for building exteriors. This figure features deep, dramatic fabric folds and a shadowed face, evoking a sense of ancient mystery and gothic solemnity.

The model is perfectly suited for high-end architectural visualization or as a modular asset for dark fantasy environment design. Its flat-back construction also makes it an excellent candidate for 3D printing as a decorative wall plaque or a centerpiece for tabletop wargaming terrain.

Aesthetic: Dark weathered stone with vertical drapery and a hooded silhouette.

Architecture: Gothic, Neoclassical, or Dark Academia styles.

3D Printing: Optimized geometry with a flat rear surface for stable mounting.

Use Cases: Exterior building facades, cathedral alcoves, or as a "Weeping Angel" style horror prop.

Gothic Cloaked Figure - Building Wall Statue

The Apollo Intensa Emozione: Void-Eater Edition is a structural paradox. It represents a "System Malfunction" in traditional automotive design, replacing clean lines with aggressive, insect-inspired organic geometry. This 780HP V12 monster is reimagined through a Black Institutional lens, transforming it from a hypercar into a predatory "Void-Tech" artifact.

The primary hull is draped in Obsidian Purple Carbon (#12001A), a finish that maintains a high-gloss 0.03 Roughness. This deep, crystalline purple acts as a "Dark-Matter" shell, absorbing light in the shadows while flashing a bruised, metallic violet under high-intensity LEDs. This is contrasted by the dry, 0.15 Roughness Satin Black used for the complex aerodynamic fins and the massive "Whale-Tail" rear wing, creating a tactile "Glitch" between different carbon weaves.

Apollo IE - Purple Dragon

The Bugatti Divo: Deep Forest Edition is a 1,500 HP masterclass in Environmental Camouflage and High-Tech Institutional design. While the Divo is traditionally known for its loud, racing-inspired liveries, this spec adopts a "System-Stealth" philosophy, utilizing a 0.12 Roughness finish that mimics the light-absorbing properties of a dense, nocturnal forest.

The body is draped in Deep Forest Green (#013220), a shade so saturated it appears as a "Green-Black" void in low light, only revealing its organic, metallic depth under direct high-intensity beams. This "Satin-Press" finish provides a soft, oily sheen that highlights the Divo’s complex aerodynamic channels without the distraction of sharp, mirrored reflections.

Bugatti Divo - Deep Forest

For complete workflow compatibility, we recommend downloading the Original format.The viewer version is intended only for use in the web viewer. In the original file, the following are fully preserved:✔ original scene hierarchy✔ unsimplified materials✔ accurate texture maps✔ proper object namingIf you intend to use the asset in a production environment, choose the Original format.A young woman caught in the middle of a stride. She is stylishly casual dressed in figure hugging light blue skinny jeans and a form fitting t shirt that looks more like a body suit due to its snug fit and high neckline. It s a soft pink with a tie dye pattern. A checkered shirt is casually draped over her arm a playful nod to the grunge era. A smartphone peeks out from her back pocket hinting at her digital connectivity. Her light hair is neatly tied up in a ponytail keeping it off her face and allowing a clear view of her youthful features.

Stride In Style Young Woman Walking

one of my old ones with AI..as close to an real artist model you can get now...they  banned the words nude and bikini..which make these sites useless to artists

Gabrielle Drake Blue Draped Muse

Naga Basuki — Sea Serpent Goddess | Indonesian Mythology 3D Model

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From the sacred waters of Balinese and Javanese mythology, Naga Basuki is the divine sea serpent goddess — guardian of the ocean depths, keeper of cosmic balance. This 3D model reimagines her as an elegant humanoid sea queen: half-woman, half-serpent, draped in ornate Balinese gold jewelry and glowing teal scales.

Beauty and power, coiled as one.

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• Inspired by: Naga Basuki — divine sea serpent of Balinese & Javanese mythology
• Style: Anime / dark fantasy (Genshin Impact-inspired)
• Element: Water / Ocean
• Type: Humanoid serpent goddess
• Origin: Indonesia (Bali & Jawa)
• Compatible: Roblox, Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, VRChat

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Naga Basuki - Nusantara

The Hygieia Fountain is a lead-cast statue fountain created by Johann Martin Fischer and erected in 1787 at public expense. It stands in the forecourt of the Josephinum (9th District, Währinger Straße 25).

The depiction of the goddess Hygieia—symbol of health—directly reflects the function of the building behind it, constructed between 1783 and 1785 as a training institution for physicians and military doctors and today housing, among other facilities, the Institute and Museum for the History of Medicine.

The central figure is a calm, classically inspired female statue dressed in antique-style drapery, standing on a high pedestal. In her left hand she holds a bowl from which a snake drinks, while another snake coils around her right arm—traditional attributes of Hygieia. The pedestal and octagonal basin are made of stone, while the basin railing and water spouts, designed as Medusa heads, are crafted from metal.

https://www.geschichtewiki.wien.gv.at/Hygieiabrunnen
Located at
Van-Swieten-Gasse 3, 1090 Wien

Hygieia Fountain

小皮埃爾·勒格羅創作的《聖多馬》雕像（約1703–1711年）位於羅馬拉特朗聖若望大殿。該雕像是教皇克萊門特十一世為填補博羅米尼設計的十二使徒壁龕而委託製作的大型系列之一，由葡萄牙國王彼得二世贊助。勒格羅是唯一未完全遵循官方設計指南的雕塑家，其最初的巴羅克風格陶土模型情感強烈，但未被採納。最終的大理石像風格更為古典克制：聖多馬手持木工角尺，衣褶規整，其著名的手指從壁龕伸出指向祭壇，象徵在信仰旅程中對懷疑的超越

The Statue of St Thomas by Pierre Le Gros the Younger (c. 1703–1711) resides in the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. It was part of Pope Clement XI's project to fill Borromini's niches with twelve colossal apostle statues, sponsored by King Peter II of Portugal. Le Gros was the only sculptor who successfully refused to work from the prescribed drawings by Carlo Maratta. His initial, highly emotional Baroque terracotta model was rejected. The final marble statue is more restrained: St Thomas holds a carpenter's square, with ordered drapery. His distinctive finger protrudes from the niche, pointing toward the altar, symbolizing moving beyond doubt on the path of faith.

聖多馬像St Thomas Statue in Laterano, Rome

For full functionality, we recommend downloading the original file.The Converted version is intended for web viewing only. In the original file, the following are fully preserved:✔ full scene structure✔ all materials without simplification✔ accurate texture maps✔ original object namesIf you plan to use this model in production, choose the original version.This 3D model depicts a young woman with a tan complexion standing attentively. She is dressed in a shearling jacket and blue jeans with a backpack draped over her shoulder. She appears to be engaged in a conversation as she has removed one earphone and seems to be listening intently to someone speaking to her.

Streetwise Listener

For full functionality, we recommend downloading the Original format.The converted file is intended exclusively for browser preview. In the Original format, the following are fully preserved:✔ original scene hierarchy✔ all materials without simplification✔ accurate texture maps✔ proper object namingIf you intend to use the asset in a production environment, download the Original format.A young trendy man standing casually. He s wearing stylish black jeans with ripped knees a black t shirt with large monotone prints and light mesh sneakers. His standout piece is a red puffer jacket that s casually draped off his shoulders.

Streetwise Young Man With Popped Puffer

Object: The Collins Monument
Location: Ohio River Valley

**Historical Significance:**
This towering 19th-century pedestal, bearing the family name "COLLINS," is a classic example of Victorian-era funerary architecture. Monuments of this scale and expense were almost exclusively designed to serve as a base for a large crowning statue, such as a draped urn, an angel, or a symbolic figure.

**Preservation Status & The Lost Statue:**
This "Digital Twin" documents a severe loss of historical context. While the heavy limestone pedestal has survived, the crowning artwork has been completely sheared off by kinetic impact or decades of freeze-thaw fracturing. Only jagged, unidentifiable stone anchors remain on the top plinth. Without early photographic records, the original identity of the statue is a permanent mystery. This archive preserves the surviving family name and architectural geometry before the remaining stone succumbs to advanced biological weathering.

Digitization: The American Digital Heritage Project

Collins Monument: Lost Statuary (19th C.)

Title: Sakhmet Amulet
Period: Late Period–Ptolemaic Period
Dynasty: Dynasty 26–30
Date: 664–30 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt
Medium: Faience
Dimensions: H. 5.9 × W. 1.9 × D. 3.5 cm (2 5/16 × 3/4 × 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Anna Palmer Draper, 1915
Object Number: 15.43.13

IA MODEL DESIGN

Sakhmet Amulet - The MET | USA | IA Design

For full functionality, we recommend downloading the Original format.The viewer version is intended for web viewing only. In the original file, the following are fully preserved:✔ native scene structure✔ all materials without simplification✔ correct PBR texture maps✔ proper object namingIf you intend to use the asset in a production environment, select the source file.The sculpture captivates through its quiet intensity and representation of thoughtful creation. The deep folds of the drapery convey both weight and elegance enveloping the figure in a presence that is calm yet commanding. The sculpting tools in hand and the relief portrait beside her symbolize the act of artistic reflection. Her gaze fixed outward yet introspective suggests a mind absorbed in inner vision more than the surrounding world. Though the pose is still subtle cues such as the tension in her fingers and the sweeping fabric imbue the work with intellectual vigor and quiet dynamism.

Steel Johannes Benk

Almustafa - The Prophet (High-Poly Base Sculpt)

This is the high-poly base sculpt for the Almustafa character. This "Digital Clay" version highlights the fundamental craftsmanship of the model, focusing on organic forms, anatomical character, and the intricate behavior of heavy fabric.

Technical Highlights:
Drapery Study: A focus on realistic cloth physics and fold tension, capturing the "Ancient Orphalese" aesthetic through silhouette and volume.

Character Sculpting: Highly detailed facial features capturing the noble, weathered look of an elderly philosopher.
Pure Form: Rendered in a neutral clay material to showcase the topology and surface detail before the PBR texturing process.
Perfect for: Digital art enthusiasts, students of 3D drapery, or as a high-fidelity reference for character artists.

GA-CHR-088-Almustafa - The Prophet

安傑洛·德·羅西創作的《聖小雅各伯》雕像（約1705–1711年）位於羅馬拉特朗聖若望大殿。這尊高約4.5米的大理石雕像是教宗克勉十一世委託製作的十二宗徒巨型雕像系列之一，旨在填充弗朗切斯科·博羅米尼設計的壁龛。德·羅西是參與該項目的重要雕塑家之一，其風格融合了熱那亞學派的影響與羅馬巴洛克傳統
。雕像莊嚴肅穆，展現了聖雅各伯作為宗徒的虔敬形象，衣褶處理細膩，整體構圖穩重，體現了18世紀初羅馬雕塑的藝術水準。

The Statue of St James the Less by Angelo de' Rossi (c. 1705–1711) is housed in the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. This approximately 4.5-meter marble statue was part of Pope Clement XI's commission for twelve colossal apostle figures to fill the niches designed by Francesco Borromini. De' Rossi was among the leading sculptors involved in this project, blending Genoese influences with Roman Baroque traditions. The statue presents a solemn and pious depiction of the apostle, with carefully rendered drapery and a stable composition, reflecting the artistic standards of early 18th-century Roman sculpture.

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