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Venus Anadyomene or “Venus rising from the sea”<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Venus Anadyomene<\/strong> Is an iconographic representation of the goddess Aphrodite<\/a><\/strong> coming out of the sea made famous by the painter Apelles. The original representation of Apelles disappeared, but it is described in Pliny’s Naturalis Historia, where it is mentioned as an anecdote that the painter used Campaspe<\/strong>, Alexander the Great’s concubine, as his model. According to Athenaeus, the idea of Venus rising from the sea<\/strong> was inspired by Phryne<\/a>,<\/strong> who during the Eleusinian festivals and those dedicated to Poseidon swam freely naked in the sea.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A mural of Venus rising from the sea<\/strong> is currently preserved in the ruins of Pompeii, more precisely in the House of Vettii<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The iconic image of Venus rising<\/a> from the sea<\/strong> has inspired artists such as Botticelli<\/a> (c. 1445-1510), Antonio Lombardo (1458-1516), Titian (c. 1480-1576), Ingres (1780-1867) or the British John William Godward (1861-1922), among others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Venus Anadyomene of Pompeii – House of Vettii<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Venus Anadyomene of Pompeii<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Who was Campaspe?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The history of Campaspe dates back to ancient Greece<\/a> and is related to the famous Greek<\/a> military and conqueror Alexander the Great,<\/strong> also known as Alexander III of Macedonia. The history of Campaspe is based on stories and legends, and has been portrayed in various literary and artistic works throughout history.<\/span><\/p>\n

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According to legend, Campaspe was a beautiful woman from Thessaly, in Greece<\/a>, and she was considered one of the most beautiful in the world at her time. It is said that Alexander the Great saw her and was immediately captivated by her beauty. The painter Apelles, who worked for Alexander the Great, was commissioned to paint a portrait of Campaspe. The portrait is called Venus Anadyomene<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Jacques-Louis David<\/a>. Apelles paints Campaspe in the presence of Alexander the Great<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\u00a0Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
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Jacques-Louis David.Apelles paints Campaspe in the presence of Alexander the Great \u00a0Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As Apelles<\/strong> spent time with Campaspe to capture her beauty on canvas, he fell deeply in love with her. According to Pliny the Elder,<\/a> when Alexander saw the finished nude, he concluded that Apelles surely loved the young woman more than he did; so he gave Campaspe to him as his wife and kept the work.<\/span><\/p>\n

The history of Campaspe has been portrayed in different works of art and literature throughout the centuries. One of the best known examples is the play “The History of Alexander” written by the English playwright Thomas Heywood in the 17th century.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Who was Ph<\/a>ryne?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Frine, also known as Phryne, was a famous courtesan (hetaira)<\/strong> in ancient Greece<\/a> during the 4th century BC. She was renowned for her beauty, charm, and intelligence. Frine was born in Thespiae, Boeotia, and later moved to Athens.<\/span><\/p>\n

Frine’s reputation as a courtesan brought her into contact with influential figures of the time, including politicians and artists. She became particularly famous for her relationships with prominent individuals, such as the orator Hypereides and the sculptor Praxiteles.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Henryk Siemiradzki. Phryn\u00e9 prepares to bathe on the beach of Eleusis. 1889.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Henryk Siemiradzki. Phryn\u00e9 prepares to bathe on the beach of Eleusis. 1889.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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One famous story involving Frine is her trial for impiety. It is said that she was accused of blasphemy, but her defense lawyer, Hypereides<\/strong>, famously removed her robe in court, revealing her beauty and causing a sensation among the jurors. Her beauty and the emotional reaction it provoked reportedly swayed the jury, resulting in her acquittal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Frine’s life and beauty made her a subject of fascination and inspiration for artists<\/a>, writers, and philosophers<\/strong> of the time. She was frequently depicted in artwork, and her story has been referenced in various literary works throughout history.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Phryne <\/strong>The Muse of Artists<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

It is said that Phryn\u00e9 was a muse for various artists of the time, who were inspired by her figure to create works of art. Two of the most notable cases are the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

The Greek Sculptor Praxiteles: Praxiteles was famous for creating a statue of Aphrodite<\/a> (the goddess of love and beauty) using Phryne as a model. The statue, known as the “Aphrodite of Knidos”, became one of the masterpieces of Greek sculpture<\/a>. Phryn\u00e9 posed nude for this iconic portrayal of feminine beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jean-L\u00e9on Ger\u00f4me. Praxiteles undresses Phryne before the Areopagus. 1861<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Jean-L\u00e9on Ger\u00f4me. Praxiteles undresses Phryne before the Areopagus. 1861<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Greek painter Apelles: Apelles, considered one of the greatest painters of ancient Greece<\/a>, was also inspired by Phryne to create his works. According to legend, Apelles painted a picture of a nude<\/a> Phryne underwater, known as Venus Anadyomene.<\/strong> This painting stood out for its realism and captured the beauty and sensuality of Phryn\u00e9.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Venus Anadyomene in Art<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Botticelli<\/a>\u00a0 –\u00a0 Lombardo<\/a>\u00a0 – Titian<\/a> – Ingres<\/a> –\u00a0 Godward<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0–\u00a0 Cabanel<\/a>.\u00a0 –\u00a0 Bouguereau<\/a>. –\u00a0 de Vos<\/a>. –\u00a0 Poussin<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Venus Anadyomene of Botticcelli<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Who was Sandro Botticelli?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi, nicknamed\u00a0Sandro Botticelli<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0– Florence, 1445-1510 – , was the favorite painter of the Court of Lorenzo de’ Medici, at a time of fundamental importance for the flourishing of the\u00a0arts in Florence<\/strong>\u00a0in the fifteenth century, known like the\u00a0Florentine Golden Age<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Venus Anadyomene of Botticcelli<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What are the Frescoes of Sandro Botticelli?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

In 1481 he was called to Rome<\/a> to work on the\u00a0decoration of the Sistine Chapel<\/strong>\u00a0in the\u00a0Vatican<\/strong><\/a>, where he painted the frescoes\u00a0The Trials of Moses<\/em>,\u00a0The Punishment of the Rebels<\/em>, and\u00a0The Temptation of Christ<\/em>. In the 1490s, after the\u00a0expulsion of the Medici from Florence<\/strong>, and when the Dominican monk\u00a0Girolamo Savonarola<\/strong>\u00a0preached austerity and reform, he suffered a religious crisis, although he did not leave the city.<\/span><\/p>\n

Botticelli Art Print on Demand on Etsy<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Venus Anadyomene of Botticcelli<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Venus Anadyomene of Ingres<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Venus Anadyomene by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Dominique Ingres<\/a>, often known as Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, was a renowned French Neoclassical painter born on August 29, 1780, in Montauban, France.<\/a> He is widely considered one of the most important figures in the history of 19th-century art.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingres was known for his meticulous and highly skilled approach to painting, combining precise draftsmanship with a keen sense of detail and anatomy. He began his artistic training at the age of 11 and later studied at the prestigious \u00c9cole des Beaux-Arts in Paris<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingres became a prominent portraitist and gained recognition for his ability to capture the likeness and character of his sitters. His portraits often exuded a sense of elegance and idealized beauty. Some of his most famous portraits include:<\/span><\/p>\n