Birth Venus naked Venus stands foot large shell

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Birth Venus naked Venus stands foot large shell

Birth of Venus, The naked Venus stands with a foot on a large shell. In the background the sea with two dolphins. Up in the clouds Saturn that is about to castrate his father Uranus with a saber. Venus Anadyomene: after Uranus castration Venus rises from the sea wringing the water from her hair, usually she is awaited by the Hours, Venus, standing on a shell, sails with her over the water (alternatively she is riding on a dolphin): Venus Marina, Marco Dente (mentioned on object), Italy, 1498 - 1532, paper, engraving, h 260 mm × w 172 mm

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Media ID 19545566

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1498 1532 Background Birth Dolphin Foot Hair Hours Marco Dente Riding Saber Sails Shell Venus Water Awaited Mentioned Two Dolphins Vénus Anadyomène

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the iconic scene of "Birth of Venus" with intricate details and symbolism. In the center, a naked Venus gracefully stands on a large shell, her ethereal beauty shining through. The background depicts a serene sea adorned with two playful dolphins, symbolizing fertility and love. However, what makes this artwork truly intriguing is the inclusion of Saturn in the clouds above. Armed with a saber, he represents the mythological tale of castrating his father Uranus. This juxtaposition adds an element of tension to an otherwise harmonious composition. As we focus back on Venus herself, she emerges from the sea after Uranus' castration in another mythological event known as "Venus Anadyomene". She wrings water from her flowing hair while being awaited by the Hours - personifications of time - who accompany her during this rebirth process. Whether standing on a shell or riding atop a dolphin (as alternative interpretations suggest), Venus Marina embodies grace and elegance as she sails over water. Created between 1498-1532 by Marco Dente in Italy, this paper engraving measures 260 mm in height and 172 mm in width. The Liszt Collection has preserved this remarkable piece that showcases both artistic mastery and mythical storytelling for generations to come

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