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Birth of Venus, detail, tempera on canvas, Botticelli, Sandro (1445-1510), Uffizi Gallery, Florence
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Birth of Venus, detail, tempera on canvas, Botticelli, Sandro (1445-1510), Uffizi Gallery, Florence
Birth of Venus, detail, tempera on canvas, Botticelli, Sandro (1445-1510), Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery Painting Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Artwork:1485. Artist:Botticelli, Sandro, Filipepi, known as (1445-1510)
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Media ID 33185011
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Aphrodite Venus Birth Divinity Female Figure Hair Invertebrates Mollusks Shellearly Renaissance Wind Abstract Concept And Symbol Concept Or Subject Expressed Greco Roman Landscape Seascape Parts Of The Body Pecten Scallop Type Of Representation
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This print showcases a mesmerizing detail from Sandro Botticelli's iconic masterpiece, "Birth of Venus". Painted in tempera on canvas during the early Renaissance period, this artwork is housed in the prestigious Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Created around 1485 by Botticelli, also known as Filipepi (1445-1510), this painting exemplifies the harmonious blend of Renaissance and Renaissance-Baroque styles. The focal point of this detail is a female figure emerging from the sea, symbolizing birth and rebirth. She stands gracefully on a seashell carried by gentle waves and guided by Zephyrus, the god of wind. Surrounding her are delicate flora and pecten mollusks, adding an ethereal touch to the scene. Botticelli's attention to detail is evident in his depiction of various animals such as scallops and other invertebrates found along the shoreline. The female figure's flowing hair cascades down her back while she modestly covers herself with her hands, embodying both beauty and innocence. The landscape seascape background adds depth to this allegorical representation of divinity inspired by Greco-Roman mythology. This portrait-like composition captures Aphrodite or Venus at her most vulnerable moment – just after being born from sea foam. Through this photo print, viewers can appreciate not only Botticelli's technical mastery but also his ability to convey complex concepts through art. It serves as a reminder that art has transcended time since its creation during Europe's first and second millenniums A. D. , continuing to inspire awe for centuries to come.
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