Created sometime between 130 and 100 bc the statue is believed to depict aphrodite the greek goddess of love and beauty.
Venus de milo marble.
Known also as the aphrodite of milos the venus de milo is a marble sculpture that was likely created by alexandros of antioch during the late 2nd century bc.
One of the most famous examples of sculpture from ancient greece the venus de milois an armless marblestatue of aphrodite the greek goddess of love and beauty which was sculpted during the hellenistic period between about 130 and 100 bce.
The venus de milo is an ancient greek statue and one of the most famous works of ancient greek sculpture.
Measuring at 11 inches tall this exquisite representation of venus de milo displays magnificent craftsmanship made from premium resin with a marble finish.
Venus de milo ancient statue commonly thought to represent aphrodite now in paris at the louvre museum.
The venus de milo certainly revives the classical tradition but would appear to be a classicizing re creation dating from the late 2nd century bc.
A little larger than life size it is believed to be the work of the sculptor.
To recreate her montegrappa used an exclusive moulding technique with high resolution marble flour.
However some scholars claim it is the sea goddess amphitrite venerated on milos.
The product is sturdy and fits nicely with any decor at home office or garden.
It was carved from marble by alexandros a sculptor of antioch on the maeander river about 150 bce.
It looks and feels just like real marble with a substantial weigh to it which is sure to impress visitors.
It is a marbl.
It features a nearly nude larger than life 6 feet 8 inches tall female figure posed in a classical s curve.
It is thought the venus de milo was born between 130 and 100 bc depicting aphrodite the greek goddess of love and beauty but the marble statue takes aphrodite s roman name venus.
The venus de milo as many of you are aware is carved in marble and to ensure that she is honoured correctly montegrappa s exquisite homage is also in marble.
Initially it was attributed to the sculptor praxiteles but based on an inscription that was on its plinth the statue is now thought to be the work of alexandros of antioch.
Venus de milo c 130 100 bce marble statue musee du louvre.
At 92 feet she is the tallest sculpture in san francisco.
It was found in pieces on the aegean island of melos on april 8 1820 and was subsequently presented to louis xviii who then donated it to the louvre in 1821.