With the patronage of the powerful Medici family, Sandro Botticelli (1445–1510) was well placed for creative fame. Botticelli is hailed as a towering figure of the Florentine Early Renaissance. His stunning work – The Birth of Venus & the Primavera, an allegory of Spring are among the most recognised paintings in the world. Resplendent in their delicate details with graceful lines & compositional balance. His art is fluid yet poised, figures serene yet sensual. Venus is held up as the art-historical icon of beauty. Botticelli, a Renaissance legend. Explore a mastery of figuration, movement & line which has inspired artists worldwide. Unique.
