Date of creation: 1485 - 1486
"The Birth of Venus" is a 15th century painting by Sandro Botticelli that measures 1.72 m by 2.78 m.
This work was created using a technique called Tempura, which consists of diluting the paint in an emulsifier such as egg.
Botticelli's Venus is probably one of the best known representations of Roman mythology.
Depicting the newly born Venus with long red hair to hide her crotch, arriving on a shell on the beach of Paphos.
She is then greeted by Zephyr the west wind and his nymph Chloris as well as one of the Horai / Hours representing the seasons and the division of time.
Chronologically, this painting stems from Chronos' revenge on Ouranos, who cut off his genitals, which fell into the foam and gave birth to Venus...
This painting is currently exhibited at the Office Gallery in Florence
Also, there is a video of the channel Italy Guide.IT with a nice 3D view and explanation on
the painting :
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As a fan of Greek and Roman mythology, I didn't know this painting. Shame on me... It is really superb! Thank you for making me discover it and why not contemplate it one day during a trip to Florence...
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