We are excited to share our latest project: bringing two breathtaking 18th-century wooden sculptures from the National Gallery of Slovenia into the digital world. You can explore the interactive models directly below!The SculpturesHand-carved between 1760 and 1770 by Baroque sculptor Joseph Holzinger (1735–1797), these digital models feature: St. Paul: A beautifully detailed wooden figure that highlights Holzinger's incredible carving skills. St. Zachary: A highly intricate figure w...

We’re excited to present our latest digital heritage project: immersive 3D models of the wooden polychrome sculptures of Kneeling Angels.Hand-carved in the second quarter of the 18th century by Baroque master Joseph Straub (1712–1756), these remarkable sculptures are part of the National Gallery of Slovenia's collection. Following extensive conservation from 2006 to 2010, our digitization efforts now provide a new way to interact with Straub's artistry.How We Captur...

On February 12, 2026, the RCtoDC project held its fifth webinar, Best Practices in 3D Scanning for Cultural Heritage. The event, hosted on Google Workspace, brought together museum professionals, conservators, and researchers to explore research-grade and scalable approaches to 3D digitization.We covered essential topics such as advanced scanning workflows, practical examples of digital preservation, and insights on how to maximize the impact of digital heritage assets. In addition, we discussed...

We are proud to announce the digital debut of two exquisite 17th-century wooden busts from the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Slovenia. Using a combination of the Artec Leo professional scanner and iPhone 15 technology, we have created high-fidelity 3D models of the Young Saint and the Young Pilgrim Saint.Experience these 17th-century treasures from every angle and bring them into your own space through Augmented Reality. To see the 3D model of a Young Saint in even better ...

Experience the National Gallery of Slovenia’s St. Stephen, kneeling like never before through a stunning new 3D reconstruction!By combining precision data from an Artec Leo scanner with high-resolution photogrammetry via a Canon EOS R5 Mark II, we’ve created a digital twin that captures every intricate detail. You can now examine the craftsmanship from any angle or even project the sculpture into your own space using augmented reality.To view the 3D model in even higher quality click...

Experience the Mother of God and St. John the Evangelist like never before. These 18th-century polychrome wooden sculptures, originally from the Franciscan carving workshop (likely for the monastery in Kamnik), are now available as fully interactive 3D models.Interactive Features 360° View: Rotate and zoom to examine the fine chisel marks and the delicate 18th-century paint. Augmented Reality (AR): Use your smartphone to place these Baroque masterpieces in your own space at their actual s...

We’re pleased to present newly created 3D models of two exceptional Baroque wooden sculptures by Joseph Holzinger (1735–1797), offering a closer look at the artist’s theatrical sensitivity and intricate carving technique.Artistry in 3DThese sculptures of Mary Magdalene (1756–1760) and St. Paul (c. 1763) have been part of the National Gallery of Slovenia collection since 1933. They exemplify the late Baroque style through their elegant contrapposto, expressive gazes, and f...

We are excited to share new 3D models of St Donatus and St Jerome, two wooden masterpieces by sculptor Heinrich Michael Löhr. Originally carved for St. Peter’s Parish Church in Ljubljana, these stunning figures are now part of the National Gallery of Slovenia’s collection.The Scanning ProcessTo bring these 18th-century sculptures into the digital world, we focused on precision and safety: Technology: We used the Artec Leo scanner, which allowed us to capture the intri...

We are proud to share a new 3D model of the Fountain of the Three Carniolan Rivers, a Baroque masterpiece created by sculptor Francesco Robba between 1743 and 1751. While a replica now stands in Ljubljana’s Town Square, the original marble fountain is preserved in the National Gallery of Slovenia.The Scanning ProcessTo capture this massive sculpture in digital form, we used a high-tech "hybrid" approach: 3D Scanning: We used the Artec Leo handheld scanner to capture all accessib...

We’re pleased to present newly created 3D models of three exceptional Baroque wooden sculptures by Veit Königer (1729–1792), offering a closer look at the artist’s carving technique.Baroque Sculptures by Veit KönigerThese three sculptures were originally part of the altar of the chapel at Novo Celje mansion. In 1951, they entered the collection of the National Gallery of Slovenia, where they are preserved today.The newly produced 3D models allow viewers to explore the...