The Birth of Venus represents a universal ideal of female beauty
Join us on Patreon - "The Birth of Venus" is one of Botticelli's greatest creations. It represents a universal ideal of female beauty and has been reproduced countless times throughout the world. Contrary to its name, the birth of Venus is not represented in the picture, but instead her arrival on the island of Cyprus. The scene is inspired by the writings of Agnolo Poliziano, poet of the Neoplatonic Academy, and is based on the stories of the mythical poets Hesiod and Homer, rediscovered by Renaissance culture. Discover the myths behind the painting.