“Birth of Venus” by Sandro Botticelli, c. 1486, 172.5 cm x 278.5 cm, tempera on canvas, owned by the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli depicts the ancient Roman belief system, conveying Italy’s admiration for the Roman empire. Venus, the God of love, arises from the shore on a seashell … Continue reading The Birth of Venus