Title
Statue of Nude Aphrodite
Caption
Statue of Nude Aphrodite known as "Lely's Venus" is Second Century AD. It originally belonged to the painter 'Sir Peter Lely then acquired by King Charles 1. Influenced by the fourth century BC Greek Sculptor Praxiteles. The nudity symbolizes a turning point in the culture / as previously only male statues were nude. This is a typical Hellenistic style sculpture shown by the elaborate hairstyle and the rendering of the body.
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A03_256
License type
Rights managed
Available size
50,8Mb (1,2Mb) / 12,2in x 16,2in / 3650 x 4867 (300dpi)