We’re excited to present two newly digitised 3D models of the sculptures of St. Donatus and St. Jerome, offering a rare opportunity to explore these wooden Baroque masterpieces by Heinrich Michael Löhr side by side.

How We Scanned It

Behind the 3D models of St. Donatus and St. Jerome lies a carefully planned digitisation process tailored to the material, condition, and level of detail of each sculpture. Our goal was not only to create visually engaging models, but also to produce accurate digital records suitable for research, conservation, and public presentation.

Originally created for St. Peter’s Parish Church in Ljubljana by Heinrich Michael Löhr (c. 1700–after 1761), these two outstanding wooden sculptures reflect the heights of Baroque artistry.

To capture the precision of Löhr’s carving—from the confident pose of St. Donatus to the graceful contrapposto of St. Jerome—we utilized the Artec Leo scanner. This advanced technology allowed for a completely contactless and efficient scanning process, which is essential for preserving the delicate surfaces of historic wooden artworks. The Artec Leo’s real-time feedback ensured that we captured the intricate geometry of the drapery and the expressive details of the figures from every angle.

From Physical Object to Digital Model

After scanning, the datasets were processed to align, clean, and optimise the geometry, resulting in precise and accessible 3D models. These digital surrogates allow users to examine the sculptures from angles that are not possible in a museum display and to directly observe the artistic dialogue between these two works, which were originally designed as a pair.

The final results are interactive 3D models, viewable online and in augmented reality, bringing these remarkable works of art into your own space at real scale.

Explore both models here!