Botticelli

Alexandre Cabanel, The Birth of Venus, 1863. 
The Many Faces of the Venus in Art History
The embodiment of classical femininity, the goddess Venus has taken many forms throughout art history.
Sandro Boticelli painting of a woman with flowing blonde hair
The Problem with the Muse in Art History
While the word “muse” is often used to describe an inspiration or influence behind an artwork, it usually means we are either idealizing a woman or ignoring a female artist’s accomplishments.
Lucian Freud, Large Interior, W11 (after Watteau), 1981-1983. Oil on canvas, 73 x 78 inches. Paul G. Allen Family Collection.
The Cultural Legacy Of Paul G. Allen, now at the Seattle Art Museum

SEATTLE, WA – The Seattle Art Museum presents…

Botticelli painting on under light in conservation lab
Conservation reveals painting to be from Botticelli's studio
A painting long believed to be a skillful imitation of a masterpiece by Botticelli has been revealed to be from the studio of the man himself – all through clever uses of conservation science.
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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Reunites Botticelli Masterpieces
For the forthcoming Botticelli: Heroines + Heroes exhibition, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will be the sole venue in the United States to reunite Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli’s The…
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Botticelli’s "The Birth of Venus": The Original Blond Bombshell
As one of the most recognizable single pieces of art ever produced, The Birth of Venus remains a consistent source of inspiration for street art, fashion, books and film.
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A celebration of beauty and love: Botticelli's "Birth of Venus"

Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris discuss Sandro Botticelli's Birth of Venus (c. 1485) one of the most popular works at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.