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The birth of Venus (detail), 1484 (tempera on canvas)
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The birth of Venus (detail), 1484 (tempera on canvas)
LRI4651403 The birth of Venus (detail), 1484 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); 172x278 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The birth of Venus Venus receives an hour, goddess of spring, a dress to cover his nudite. Against Zephyr, god of the wind and in his arms a nymph. Detail.); Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23330316
© Luisa Ricciarini / Bridgeman Images
Botticelli Crate Femininity Modesty Naked Woman Natural Elements 4 Nymph Shell Venus Aphrodite Quattrocento
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This print captures a mesmerizing detail from Sandro Botticelli's iconic masterpiece, "The Birth of Venus". Painted in 1484 using tempera on canvas, this Renaissance artwork measures an impressive 172x278 cm and is housed in the prestigious Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence, Italy. In this particular section of the painting, we witness the birth of Venus herself. The goddess of love and beauty emerges from a seashell as she receives a dress to cover her nudity from Zephyr, the god of wind. In his arms rests a nymph, adding to the ethereal atmosphere surrounding them. Luisa Ricciarini skillfully captures every intricate detail with her camera lens, allowing us to appreciate Botticelli's masterful technique and delicate brushstrokes. This photograph transports us back to the Quattrocento period when mythological characters like Venus held great significance in art. The juxtaposition between femininity and natural elements is strikingly portrayed here – water surrounds Venus while she exudes grace and elegance. Through this image, we are reminded of the timeless beauty that lies within classical mythology and how it continues to inspire artists even today. As we admire this stunning piece by Botticelli through Luisa Ricciarini's lens, let us be captivated by its profound symbolism and celebrate its place among other renowned works within Italian Renaissance art history.
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