We’re excited to present newly digitised 3D models of three Baroque wooden sculptures by Veit Königer (1729–1792), offering a detailed digital view of works that once formed the altar ensemble of the chapel at Novo Celje mansion.
How We Scanned Them
Behind the 3D models of The Immaculate Conception, St John of Nepomuk, and St Francis Xavier lies a carefully planned digitisation process designed to capture the intricate carving and gilded surfaces characteristic of Königer’s work. Our aim was not only to create visually engaging 3D models, but also to produce accurate digital records suitable for research, conservation, and public presentation.
Baroque Sculptures by Veit Königer – National Gallery of Slovenia
All three sculptures were carved in wood around 1762–1763 and were originally part of the altar of the Novo Celje mansion chapel. In 1951, they were gifted to the National Gallery of Slovenia, where they are preserved today.
The sculptures were recently displayed in the exhibition Baroque in Slovenia: Painting and Sculpture (10 April – 9 November 2025), providing a unique opportunity to digitise them.
Digitisation Process
The sculptures were documented using an Artec Leo handheld 3D scanner and a Canon EOS R5 Mark II camera for photogrammetry; the scanner’s wireless, contactless operation enabled efficient and safe capture of both the overall form and fine sculptural detail around the delicate wooden structures and gilded surfaces.
Special attention was given to recording the dynamic drapery, expressive faces, and ornamental elements that define Königer’s Baroque style. The scanner’s real-time feedback ensured full coverage of complex areas such as undercuts, layered folds, and richly carved details.
Following data acquisition, the scan datasets were processed to align, clean, and optimise the geometry, resulting in precise and accessible 3D models. These digital surrogates make it possible to examine the sculptures from viewpoints not available in a museum display and to closely study details of carving and surface treatment.
The final results are interactive 3D models, viewable online, offering a new way to explore and engage with Veit Königer’s Baroque sculptural heritage.
Explore the models here!