Aphrodite Collection (#5)

Statue of the Capitoline Venus, detail (marble)
2561958 Statue of the Capitoline Venus, detail (marble) by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: After the original by Praxiteles of the 4th century BC); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Venus (wood engraving)
1730058 Venus (wood engraving) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50) (School of); (add.info.: Venus planets wood engraving 16th century German school of Hans Sebald Beham)

The Birth of Venus. Venus rising from the water on a shell surrounded by Hour
LRI4570942 The Birth of Venus. Venus rising from the water on a shell surrounded by Hour, goddess of spring with a mantle to cover her nakedness and by Zephyr

The Birth of Venus. Detail ( 1485) (tempera on canvas)
LRI4570884 The Birth of Venus. Detail ( 1485) (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Head of Aphrodite, known as Kaufmann head, 2nd century (sculpture)
7322915 Head of Aphrodite, known as Kaufmann head, 2nd century (sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Head of Aphrodite, known as " Kaufmann head")

Head of Aphrodite, of the Capitoline type, 2nd century (sculpture)
7322931 Head of Aphrodite, of the Capitoline type, 2nd century (sculpture) by Praxiteles (c.400-c.330 BC) (after); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Head of Aphrodite, of the Capitoline type)

Statue of Aphrodite (sculpture)
7322930 Statue of Aphrodite (sculpture) by Praxiteles (c.400-c.330 BC) (after); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Statue of Aphrodite, of the Venus of Arles type, known as the Cesi Venus Marble)

The Aphrodite of Knidos, 350 BC (sculpture)
7322928 The Aphrodite of Knidos, 350 BC (sculpture) by Praxiteles (c.400-c.330 BC); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Aphrodite of Knidos, created by the greek sculptor, Praxiteles, in Athens)

The Venus de Milo, 150-125 BC (sculpture)
7322927 The Venus de Milo, 150-125 BC (sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Venus de Milo)

Venus Frigida, 1614 (oil on panel)
471318 Venus Frigida, 1614 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 145.1x185.6 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Venus and Cupid, 1601-1800 (red and grey chalk on paper)
7308235 Venus and Cupid, 1601-1800 (red and grey chalk on paper) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 13.5x19.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Peter Paul Rubens)

Aphrodite, known as " Venus vulgaris". 2nd century (sculpture)
7308598 Aphrodite, known as " Venus vulgaris". 2nd century (sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Aphrodite, known as " Venus vulgaris")

The Oxford Bust, pastiche of a Roman statue copied from a Greek original of the Aphrodite type, 17th century (marble)
7249615 The Oxford Bust, pastiche of a Roman statue copied from a Greek original of the Aphrodite type, 17th century (marble) by English School, (17th century); Ashmolean Museum

Head of Aphrodite, known as " Kaufmann head", 2nd century (sculpture)
7308599 Head of Aphrodite, known as " Kaufmann head", 2nd century (sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Head of Aphrodite)

The Judgment of Paris, second half 17th century (oil on canvas)
7292593 The Judgment of Paris, second half 17th century (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); Museo Civico Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza, Italy; (add.info.: by Luca Giordano); Ghigo Roli

Aeneas made immortal by Venus, second half 17th century (oil on canvas)
7292740 Aeneas made immortal by Venus, second half 17th century (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); Museo Civico Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza

Aphrodite (colour litho)
7150573 Aphrodite (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aphrodite. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906)

Woman comparing herself with a statue of Venus de Milo (colour litho)
7150544 Woman comparing herself with a statue of Venus de Milo (colour litho) by Lejeune, Adolphe-Frederic (1830-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Venus and Cupid, c. 1570 (oil on canvas)
5859959 Venus and Cupid, c.1570 (oil on canvas) by Cambiaso, Luca (1527-85); 107.5--95.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Luca Cambiaso (1527-85))

Modern Venus (colour litho)
7150423 Modern Venus (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Venus. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906)

Venus (colour litho)
7150476 Venus (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906)

Woman comparing herself to a statue of Venus de Milo (litho)
7150412 Woman comparing herself to a statue of Venus de Milo (litho) by Lejeune, Adolphe-Frederic (1830-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman comparing herself to a statue of Venus de Milo)

Venus and Adonis, 1630-60 (oil on canvas)
7286012 Venus and Adonis, 1630-60 (oil on canvas) by Loo, Jacob or Jacques van (c.1614-1670); 80x69 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Passing of Venus, c. 1875 (oil on panel)
MH11890 The Passing of Venus, c.1875 (oil on panel) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Exeter College, Oxford, UK; © Martin Harrison

Venus (colour litho)
7150575 Venus (colour litho) by Saint-Pierre, Gaston Casimir (1833-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus. Illustration for El Desnudo en el Arte (M Uson, 1906).); © Look and Learn

Cupid Blindfolded by Venus (oil on canvas)
3960008 Cupid Blindfolded by Venus (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) (c.1488-1576) (after); 110.5 x 177 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: Venus)

Allegory of Love Conquering Lust (oil on canvas)
1254388 Allegory of Love Conquering Lust (oil on canvas) by Garzi, Luigi (1638-1721); 75.7x62.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Venus and Cupid in a wooded landscape (oil on canvas)
863223 Venus and Cupid in a wooded landscape (oil on canvas) by Tresham, Henry (1751-1814); 152.4x238.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Portrait of Ortensia Mancini as Aphrodite (oil on canvas)
1109127 Portrait of Ortensia Mancini as Aphrodite (oil on canvas) by Voet, Jacob Ferdinand (1639-1700); 76.2x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hortense Mancini)

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
696611 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

Venus and Mars, c. 1790 (pen and brown ink on paper)
XYC156345 Venus and Mars, c.1790 (pen and brown ink on paper) by Cosway, Richard (1742-1821); 22.2x18.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA

Venus and Cupid (oil on canvas)
XIR180445 Venus and Cupid (oil on canvas) by Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Auxerre, France; (add.info.: goddess of beauty and love; )

Venus and Cupid, 1533 (oil on canvas)
BAT192571 Venus and Cupid, 1533 (oil on canvas) by Pontormo, Jacopo (1494-1557); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo © Nicolo Orsi Battaglini

Hydria (Water Jar), about 515-500 BCE. Creator: Leagros Group
Hydria (Water Jar), about 515-500 BCE. A terracotta jar, wider at the top with a narrow neck and small handles, decorated in black, featuring human figures against red

The Capitoline Venus, or Venus Pudica, modest Venus. 1779 (engraving)
7237426 The Capitoline Venus, or Venus Pudica, modest Venus. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capitoline Venus, or Venus Pudica)

Marble statue of Venus Callipyge. 1779 (engraving)
7237416 Marble statue of Venus Callipyge. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marble statue of Venus Callipyge, or the Aphrodite Kallipygos)

Venus instructing Cupid to launch an arrow, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646206 Venus instructing Cupid to launch an arrow, 1517-18 (fresco) by Colle, Raffaello dal (c.1490-1566); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Venus with Cupid the Honey Thief, 1534 (oil on wood)
7244688 Venus with Cupid the Honey Thief, 1534 (oil on wood) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); Fraenkische Galerie, Kronach, Germany; Photo © Fine Art Images

Detail of the vault with Venus scolding Eros, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528
2384689 Detail of the vault with Venus scolding Eros, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Universal Harmony surrounded by gods: Zeus with an eagle, Mars, Apollo with the lyre, Venus, Mercury with caduceus
2632647 Universal Harmony surrounded by gods: Zeus with an eagle, Mars, Apollo with the lyre, Venus, Mercury with caduceus, Diana with dogs, and Saturn, the central octagon of the Hall of Olympus

Allegories of Winter and Spring (Vulcan and Venus), Southern Wall, lunette above the Door to the Crociera Room
2632642 Allegories of Winter and Spring (Vulcan and Venus), Southern Wall, lunette above the Door to the Crociera Room, Hall of Olympus, 1560-1561 (fresco) by Veronese

Psiche together with Venus and Juno, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646195 Psiche together with Venus and Juno, 1517-18 (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Palazzina (Small Building), the third room or room of the Aeneid: "Venus, as a huntress
5962691 Palazzina (Small Building), the third room or room of the Aeneid: "Venus, as a huntress, appears to her son Aeneas and his companion Achates on the beach of Libya

Venus on the cart, pulled by white doves, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646192 Venus on the cart, pulled by white doves, 1517-18 (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

The Court of Love, Room of the Conjugal Love, 1560-1561 (fresco)
2632638 The Court of Love, Room of the Conjugal Love, 1560-1561 (fresco) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Villa Barbaro, Maser, Veneto, Italy; (add.info.: Room of the Conjugal Love)

Bacchus (Dionysos) and Ariadne, Adonis bathing, Venus and Mars, North Wall
2384699 Bacchus (Dionysos) and Ariadne, Adonis bathing, Venus and Mars, North Wall, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano

Venus prays Neptune to protect Aeneas ships, from Aeneid Canto V, detail of 2384655 (fresco)
2384659 Venus prays Neptune to protect Aeneas ships, from Aeneid Canto V, detail of 2384655 (fresco) by Abate, Nicolo dell (c.1509-71); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: Modena)

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"Aphrodite: The Goddess of Love and Beauty in Mythology and Art" Aphrodite, the enchanting goddess of love and beauty, has captivated hearts for centuries. From the legendary Aphrodites Rock in Paphos, Cyprus, to the mesmerizing depictions by renowned artists like Sandro Botticelli and William-Adolphe Bouguereau, her allure knows no bounds. In ancient Greek mythology, Aphrodite emerged from the foaming waves near Eleusis in a scene known as "The Birth of Aphrodite. " This divine moment inspired countless artists throughout history to recreate her ethereal beauty on canvas. One such masterpiece is Botticelli's "Detail of Venus, " where every stroke captures her grace and elegance. Bouguereau's "Birth of Venus" transports us to an era when gods roamed freely among mortals. With delicate brushwork, he portrays Aphrodite emerging from the sea onto a shell-shaped vessel—a symbol of her birthplace—surrounded by nymphs who adore their radiant goddess. As we journey through time, we encounter other representations that celebrate Aphrodite's influence. Antonio Canova's sculpture "Mars and Venus" immortalizes their passionate love affair while Cranach the Elder's oil painting showcases a seductive portrayal titled "Aphrodite/Venus. " Beyond artistry lies nature itself—the breathtaking landscapes associated with this mythical deity. In Cyprus, one can find both tranquility and adventure at Aphrodite Rock Beach—an idyllic spot where legend claims she rose from the sea foam. Here, visitors bask in Mediterranean bliss amidst crystal-clear waters that mirror her timeless beauty. But what truly defines Aphrodite is not just physical attractiveness; it is also her profound connection with Eros—the god of desire—and Psyche—the embodiment of soulful love. Their story unfolds beautifully across various artistic interpretations such as "Eros & Psyche.