Tuesday, September 14

Primavera by Botticelli

Primavera, from left, Mercury, The Three Graces, Cupid, Venus,Flora, Chloris,Zephyr
Primavera, from left, Mercury, The Three Graces, Cupid, Venus,Flora, Chloris,Zephyr
Primavera, (Spring), 1478, is one of the most famous of Botticelli's paintings but you must know Birth of Venus, 1485, that has many reproductions and has been used by some artists as a source of parody or inspiration.
The beauty of both is what first catch the attention. But there is more.
I found Madame Pickwick Art's Blog where there is a very good article about this painting and
you can refer yourself to it to watch details and learn a little more about this painting or just enjoy what you see. Paintings depicting human body can be appreciated even without knowing theirs historical and the iconographical aspects.
As I said some posts ago I'm still having some back problems and must stay away from the computer.
It's being hard to fix attention.
Hope you like Botticelli.
(as always click at the image to enlarge)