Our Venusat the bathroom, is a bronze interpretation of the statue of Venus at the bathroom 17th century, belonging to the Barsanti collection of the National Museum of Palazzo Venezia, Rome.

It represents the goddess preparing for the bath, a symbol of purity and sensuality. Venus, Aphrodite for the Greeks, is one of the most iconic figures in Greek and Roman mythology, venerated as the goddess of love, beauty and fertility.

The sculpture enhances its ideal form, an expression of perfection and aesthetic harmony.

Historical Curiosities 

Venus (or Aphrodite) was considered the Goddess of Love and beauty. There are various myths about her birth, such as Homer's according to which she was the daughter of Zeus and the nymph Dione, or the legend that saw her emerge from the sea foam in spring. Wife of Vulcan (Hephaestus) was considered the accidental cause of the Trojan War. 

The Goddess was venerated by sailors because she was believed to make the sea calm. He also had the ability to make the earth enchanting because from his walk, according to Greek and Roman mythology, flowers and plants were born. 

Often depicted by artists such as Botticelli.

Characteristics 

• Material: lost wax casting bronze 
• Dimensions: 71 x 24 x 23 cm (27.95 x 9.45 x 9.06 inches)
• Base: 20 cm (7.87 inches)
• Weight: 10 Kg
• Produced in Italy

Maintenance

To keep your bronze sculpture always shining, clean it regularly with a soft, dry cloth. Absolutely avoid the use of aggressive chemical products that could damage the patina. When necessary, use wax to restore shine to the sculpture. 

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