3The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli (1485-1486)
Sandro Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus is a quintessential Renaissance painting that depicts the goddess Venus emerging from the sea on a shell, symbolizing her birth. The painting, housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, is celebrated for its graceful composition and the idealized beauty of its figures. Botticelli’s use of flowing lines and soft colors creates a sense of ethereal beauty and tranquility. The Birth of Venus has become an enduring symbol of classical beauty and Renaissance ideals, representing the revival of Greco-Roman mythology during the period.
