The Birth of Venus

The Birth of Venus is a painting by Sandro Botticelli. It depicts the goddess Venus, having emerged from the sea as a full grown woman, arriving at the sea-shore (Venus Anadyomene motif). The classical goddess Venus emerges from the water on a shell, blown towards shore by the Zephyrs, symbols of spiritual passions. She is joined by one of the Horae, goddesses of the seasons, who hands her a flowered cloak. High definition digital reproduction and hand painted on premium museum-grade canvas then mounted on a wooden frame. The canvas is hand splined with tailored corners for a tight even stretch designed for maximum archival stability and durability. This painting reproduction is retouched by hand with oil colors to enhance the depth, texture, and intensity of the original work. Measures 36” x 24”.