Material: biopolymer
Total height: 35 cm / 14 inches
Weight: 0,8 kg approx.
The genesis of the bust
There are numerous portraits of Paracelsus, whereas only the engravings of Augustin Hirsch were created during his lifetime. Recent oil paintings and graphics have been inspired by this or show the famous physician and scientist without reference to his actual appearance, as well as the probably most famous portrait, created by the Flemish painter Quentin Matsys, at least 50 years after Paracelsus death.
For us, the engravings of Augustin Hirschvogel were therefore the most important models in the creation of the bust because of their authenticity, although we slightly changed the facial expression.Paracelsus has struggled throughout his life against immense resistance to the prestige of his advanced medicine and the prevalent doctrines of the time. Therefore it seemed obvious to give him a more serious, purposeful expression.
Contemporary portraits were usually commissioned in order to emphasize and honor the person's reputation, abilities, or merits. Our busts are portraits of legendary personalities whose place in history has long been established, and at the same time an attempt to portray the person behind them. With Paracelsus, too, we have attached great importance to capture this dual meaning in the bust.
Paracelsus
1493 - 1541
Paracelsus, born Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, was a Swiss German Renaissance physician, botanist, alchemist, astrologer and general occultist.
His most important legacy is his critique of the scholastic methods in medicine, science and theology, using observations of nature rather than looking to ancient texts.
This bust is the perfect gift for a doctor or pharmacist.
Freight costs for world-wide (non EU) shipments vary depending on destination. Prices are available on request.
Please contact us if you are interested in an other size.
We have sculpted more than 2500 different busts and so we think that we certainly are the sculptors who modeled the most busts Europe wide. With this experience, we have constantly optimized our work flow as listed below.
Of course, you are cordially invited to visit us in our studio in Mülheim/Ruhr to see the different variations and finishes. We would be please to advise you!
Sculpting
We sculpt the bust on the computer in contrast to the traditional sculptors and modellers. We use ultra-modern and even self-developed software. Of course, educated artists sculpt the bust.
Manufacturing the bust
For the production of the real bust we use several 3D printers.
Shipping
Your bust will be carefully packed and despatched via DPD or DHL.
Of course, we also send your bust abroad. We have shipped our busts safely even to customers in Brazil and Australia.
Just a short note on material and care
The busts are made of a special plastic material and are hollow.
The material is suitable for indoor use.
If you want to clean the bust please use a dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not clean it under a water jet or similar!
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