Venus of the shell. Height: 160cm

Description

Reproduction of  Venus of the shell sculpture  from high-quality molded marble (marble powder with resin). Finished with an aging patina applied with natural earth.

Sculpture perfectly prepared for outdoor decoration such as gardens and terraces or for indoor use.

Measurements: Height: 160 cm. Width: 50 cm. Depth: 43 cm.

Approximate weight: 65 kg.

Reproduction of the Venus of the Shell, the original statue is a Roman work sculpted in marble around 130–140 AD, reproducing a model of modest Aphrodite dated around 155–150 BC. It bears an inscription of its restoration by a character named B. Rovira, whose name appears next to the date 1533, and who sculpted a shell with the inscription “Work of Praxiteles.”

The goddess Venus, known as Aphrodite in Greek mythology, personifies love, beauty, and fertility. Born from the sea foam, her mythical origin emphasizes her connection with creation and life. Aphrodite had lovers among gods like Ares, the god of war, and mortals like Adonis. After Adonis’s death, she descended to Hades, disputing the young man’s return to the world of the living with Persephone, the queen of the underworld. She is often depicted with Eros-Cupid or a court of cupids, nymphs, and other deities like the Three Graces or the Horae.

Reproductions of sculptures inspired by ancient, Renaissance, or neoclassical art become central pieces that stand out in our gardens and patios, transforming them into an inspiring corner that invites relaxation, reading, or reflection. Mythical characters, such as gods and heroes, blend with vegetation, creating a special connection between history and myth, nature and art.

Through the choice of a specific god or goddess, like Venus, we can express not only our aesthetic tastes and interests but also our personal values or aspirations related to its symbolic meaning.

Decorating with large classical sculptures of gods, goddesses, and heroes from Greece and Rome goes beyond mere ornamentation, transforming the environment into a space that pays homage to the timeless beauty and spirituality of antiquity.