Galerie Mont The Birth of Venus – Sandro Botticelli^ Botticelli

A painting of monumental dimensions, “The Birth of Venus” bears witness to the interest of Renaissance artists in Greco-Roman mythology. Here, the ancient goddess is standing on a scallopshell, a symbol of love and virginity. Simonetta Vespucci, an Italian noble woman famous for her beauty, was Botticelli’s muse when he created thiswork.