Resin bust of Aristarchus of Samos

This bust depicts Aristarchus of Samos, one of the most important astronomers of ancient Greece, who lived between 310 BC and 230 BC. He is best known for being the first to propose a heliocentric model, arguing that the Earth revolves around the Sun, a revolutionary idea for his time that anticipated modern theories by centuries.

The face is inspired by artistic reconstructions of Hellenistic scholars: a thick beard, wavy hair, and a thoughtful gaze, typical of representations of philosophers and scientists of the era. No original portraits of Aristarchus exist, so this interpretation combines historical and stylistic elements of classical tradition.

The bust is resin printed, a material that allows for high definition of details, especially in the textures of the beard and hair. It was subsequently treated with grey primer, which unifies the surface and prepares the model for any pictorial finishes, already giving it a stone or marble-like appearance.

Overall, the work combines modern technology and ancient inspiration, paying homage to a fundamental figure in the history of astronomy.