A Roman Marble Figure of Venus

Venerated by the Romans as Venus, Aphrodite’s immortal visage epitomizes the Greek standards of classical beauty that remain the aspired aesthetic of the modern day. Aphrodite has inspired countless artists throughout the centuries; since the Renaissance, the goddess has been intrinsically linked to Botticelli’s masterpiece The Birth of Venus, where the ethereal maiden rises from the sea upon the sensuous pedestal of a gaping clam.

With her sensuous curves and soft, gentle form, the ancient sculptor has achieved a truly remarkable feat through brilliant, polished marble—that eternal stone so emblematic of the classical age. From her youthful breasts to the delicate features running down her spine, this profoundly beautiful creation captures the eroticism and mystery befitting the goddess of love—an enviable treasure every bit as relevant today as it once was for its ancient adorer.