A painting by Sandro Botticelli between 1482-1486.
It depecits the legend that Venus ( the Goddess of love and fetility) is born full grown and blown ashore in a storm of roses by Zephyr and Chloris on a large scallop shell. The nymph Pomona awaits her with an ornate mantle.
Botticelli's interest in the Classicism style is evident in his choice of modes for the Venus- the pose of ancient sculptures. The elegance and gracefulness of the figure is set off by the interwining patterns of Venus's hair.
The model for Venus is Simonetta Vespucci, a cousin of Amerigo Vespucci , a explorer which America was named.
For my one and only Venus who was blown into my life by the wills of Heaven.
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