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The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
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The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
5863972 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Venus Anadyomene, the goddess of love is born from the sea fully-grown and brought by nymphs to the Greek island of Cythereia
Detail of Venus from XIR 412); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23798474
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This print showcases a mesmerizing detail from "The Birth of Venus" by Sandro Botticelli. Painted around 1485, this iconic masterpiece depicts the birth of the goddess of love herself, Venus Anadyomene. In this particular section, we are enchanted by the enchanting beauty and grace of Venus as she emerges from the sea fully-grown. With her luscious red hair cascading down her shoulders and a modest pose known as "venus pudica" she exudes an aura of purity and sensuality simultaneously. The delicate scallop shell on which she stands symbolizes her connection to the sea, while nymphs gently guide her towards the Greek island of Cythereia. Botticelli's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke, capturing not only Venus' physical attributes but also conveying a sense of divine triumph and mythical allure. This exquisite artwork is housed in the Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence, Italy. "The Birth of Venus" remains one of the most celebrated paintings from the Italian Renaissance period. Its timeless depiction has become synonymous with classical mythology and eternal beauty. As we gaze upon this extraordinary piece through Bridgeman Images' remarkable photo print, we are transported back to a time when art was used to immortalize legends and evoke profound emotions within its viewers.
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