We are thrilled to announce the addition of two stunning digital twins to our online collection! We recently had the privilege of 3D scanning two magnificent 18th-century Baroque masterpieces from the collection of the National Gallery of Slovenia, bringing historic artistry into the digital age.

The Masterpieces of Joseph Holzinger

Our latest 3D models feature the work of the renowned Baroque sculptor Joseph Holzinger (1735–1797). Both pieces are exquisite wooden polychrome sculptures, hand-carved between 1760 and 1770:

• St. Paul: A polychrome wood figure exhibiting complex drapery, undercuts, and intricate surface geometry.

• St. Zachary: A highly intricate and visually striking figure. St. Zachary is depicted wearing elaborate gold liturgical vestments and boots. He is crowned with a two-horned gold bishop’s hat (mitre) and wears a gold breastplate (rationale) adorned with twelve precious stones.

Capturing History in High Fidelity

Digitizing works of art with this level of complex geometry and rich, reflective polychrome coloring requires precision technology. To ensure these digital models perfectly mirror their real-world counterparts, our team utilized a dual-capture approach:

• Volumetric Data Acquisition (Artec 3D Leo): We deployed the Artec Leo structured light scanner for primary spatial geometry capture. Its wireless, onboard processing capabilities allowed for agile maneuvering around the complex morphology of the sculptures, ensuring complete coverage of deep undercuts and fine sculptural details without tethering constraints.

• Texture Acquisition and Photogrammetry (Canon EOS R5 Mark II): To ensure high-fidelity texture mapping, we utilized the Canon EOS R5 Mark II. The sensor provided the dynamic range and color depth necessary to accurately map the nuanced pigmentation of the aged polychrome wood and the challenging reflective properties of St. Zachary's gold elements and gemstones.

The resulting datasets offer highly accurate geometric and colorimetric representations of Holzinger’s work, providing institutional partners and researchers with rigorous digital assets for conservation monitoring and analysis.

To Explore the 3D Models Click Here!