Venus de' Medici Statue
Behold the Venus de' Medici, one of the most celebrated and copied sculptures from antiquity. This Hellenistic masterpiece depicting Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, has captivated artists, collectors, and royalty for centuries.
A Hellenistic Treasure
This sculpture is a 1st-century BC marble copy, likely created in Athens, of a lost bronze original following the renowned type of the Aphrodite of Knidos. The original bronze has been lost to time, but this marble interpretation preserves the grace and beauty that made the composition legendary throughout the ancient world.
Beloved by Kings and Collectors
The Medici Venus became one of the most sought-after antiquities in European history. Louis XIV of France was so enamoured with this sculpture that he commissioned no fewer than five marble copies by master sculptors Carlier, Clerion, Coysevox, and Fremery for his palaces. Its influence on Western art and aesthetics cannot be overstated.
A Moment of Divine Beauty
The goddess is captured in a fugitive, momentary pose—as if surprised in the very act of emerging from the sea. Her modest gesture and graceful contrapposto stance embody the classical ideal of beauty. At her feet, a dolphin alludes to her birth from the sea foam, connecting her to the mythological moment of her divine origin.
Timeless Elegance
This life-size sculpture showcases the Hellenistic mastery of naturalism, movement, and idealised human form. Every curve, every detail reflects the ancient Greek pursuit of perfect beauty and harmony.
Museum-Quality Reproduction
Handcrafted in England by Sculptured Arts Studio using premium dry cast Carrara marble, this faithful reproduction brings the grandeur of one of history's most admired sculptures into your collection.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 160 cm (H) × 60 cm (W) × 55 cm (D)
- Handmade in England by Sculptured Arts Studio
- After 1st-century BCE Hellenistic marble (following Aphrodite of Knidos type)
- Life-size classical sculpture
- Perfect for collectors, galleries, and classical interiors
Own a piece of art history—a sculpture that has inspired kings, artists, and admirers for over two millennia.
