The Birth of Venus
Sandro Botticelli · 1485
Why it's great
The goddess Venus arrives on the shore on a giant seashell, blown by the winds, in Botticelli's most famous painting of about 1485. It was made for the Medici family of Florence and shows how Renaissance artists were reviving ancient myths.
🏛️ Part of history
The Renaissance (1400–1600) — The goddess Venus arrives on the shore on a giant seashell, blown by the winds, in Botticelli's most famous painting of about 1485.
Where to see it
📍 Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.
Hang it on your wall
Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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Sandro Botticelli was an Italian painter born in Florence in 1445. He worked for the Medici family and painted graceful, flowing pictures such as The Birth of Venus and Primavera. He lived in Florence all his life and died there in 1510.
