Monday, April 21, 2008

The Birth of Venus, c.1485


“The Birth of Venus,” a mythological allegory and representation of spring by Renaissance painter Sandro Botticelli (1444 – 1510), is one of the most recognizable images in the history of art. The lyrical painting of an ethereally delicate being is brought vividly to life through Boticelli’s mastery of supple forms, lines and exquisitely opalescent colors. A protégé of the Medici family Botticelli, virtually unknown centuries after his death, is also known for his glorious Sistine Chapel frescoes.

By : Sandro Botticelli Gallery and Saw and bought more Sandro Galery.

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