Venus de Milo
Large-format 3D printing applied to one of the best-known sculptures of antiquity.
A digital afterlife for Aphrodite of Melos
Key project highlights
A classical icon interpreted through digital fabrication
The reference point was one of the world’s best-known sculptures, instantly recognizable thanks to its proportions, stance, and famously missing arms.
Twelve segments, one coherent object
We printed the replica in twelve parts, and the key challenge was to eliminate all visible evidence of segmentation after assembly.
Surface finishing without printing traces
After joining and hand-finishing, the figure had to read as a unified sculptural object rather than a large technical print viewed up close.
Stone-like finish for exhibition use
Although the original is marble, we chose a calm sandstone-like finish that emphasized the sculptural quality of the replica and worked well in display settings.
A demonstrator for fairs and exhibitions
The figure was shown repeatedly as a demonstration of Monkeyfab’s capabilities at academic venues, trade fairs, and industry events.
Replica at scale
The large-format print preserves the monumental proportions of the original while concealing the production technology.
Sculptural detail
The most important task was achieving a calm, uniform surface that would remain convincing even at close viewing distance.
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