6The Venus de Milo

Another iconic masterpiece housed in the Louvre Museum is the Venus de Milo, a marble sculpture believed to depict the goddess Aphrodite (Venus in Roman mythology). Discovered on the island of Milos in 1820, this statue dates back to the 2nd century BCE and is renowned for its graceful pose and timeless beauty.

Despite missing her arms, the Venus de Milo remains one of the most famous sculptures from ancient Greece, symbolizing love, beauty, and feminine grace.

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