Venus De Milo

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In this image, the famous Venus de Milo sculpture created by the artist 'Alexandros of Antioch' can be clearly seen against the solid grey background, allowing the white, Parian marble to stand out. The famous sculpture is a representation of the goddess of love, Aphrodite during the Hellenistic time. You can tell that the sculpture was made between 130-150 B.C. due to Aphrodite's absence of both arms when it was rediscovered. The top portion of Aphrodite is bare with only a draped garment that seems to slip off her hips. Her gaze is serene and neutral with her hair neatly pulled into the back just above hovering above her ears.

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The 'Venus De Milo' is the best known representation of Aphrodite during the Hellenistic age. The statue was created between 130-150 B.C. from blocks of Parian marble.

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  • creator
    Alexandros of Antioch (130-150 BC)
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    Musée du Louvre / Nicolas Guiraud
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    Louvre Museum
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    Paris, France