The Birth of Venus - Sandro Botticelli
A painting of monumental dimensions, "The Birth of Venus" bears witness to the interest of Renaissance artists in Greco-Roman mythology. Here, the ancient goddess is standing on a scallopshell, a symbol of love and virginity. Simonetta Vespucci, an Italian noble woman famous for her beauty, was Botticelli's muse when he created thiswork.
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A painting of monumental dimensions, "The Birth of Venus" bears witness to the interest of Renaissance artists in Greco-Roman mythology. Here, the ancient goddess is standing on a scallopshell, a symbol of love and virginity. Simonetta Vespucci, an Italian noble woman famous for her beauty, was Botticelli's muse when he created thiswork.
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