Primavera by Sandro Botticelli

Primavera by Sandro Botticelli was made in 1482. It is a Renaissance painting that is made on tempera on wood. It is located in Florence, Italy. This painting encompasses a scene including Venus, Cupid, a nymph, and other mythological creatures. The stance of Venus is striking, as it shows a move to a more sensual depiction of mythological creatures. Venus has a Halo around her, as seen through the landscape background. Also, it is interesting to note that the orange fruits are symbolic of the Medicci Family, that held its strong presence in Italy.