Birth of Venus
DESCRIPTION: The Birth of Venus was painted by Sandro Botticelli, a famous painter during the Renaissance period. ... The painting depicted the birth of the goddess of beauty and love, Venus. Venus who was newly born to this world is drawn naked and is standing vertically in the center of the painting. ... Overall Venus is the most beautiful figure in the painting. Besides Venus, there are also other human figures. ... The god of wind is blowing Venus (standing on a shell) towards the shore.On the shore awaiting Venus with a cloak is a woman who is said to represents Spring. ... ANALYSIS: Due to Sandro Botticellis clever skills in using the elements and principles of design, the Birth of Venus became one of the most famous painting during the Renaissance period.