{"product_id":"venus-aphrodite-of-capua-in-bronze","title":"Venus Aphrodite of Capua in Bronze","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eAphrodite of Capua\u003c\/strong\u003eis a Roman marble sculpture\u0026nbsp;(2nd century AD) preserved in the\u0026nbsp;National Archaeological Museum of Naples\u003cem\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003eFound in the ruins of\u0026nbsp;Santa Maria Capua Venere, during the excavations\u0026nbsp;that involved the area of ​​the \u003cstrong\u003eCampanian amphitheater\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur statue is a bronze reproduction of the\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eVenus of Capua\u003c\/strong\u003e, represented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e semi-naked with her left foot on Mars\u0026#39; helmet and arms raised which indicate that there probably also had to be a shield, used by the goddess to mirror herself.\u0026nbsp;The sculpture reproduces the typical posture of Venus, with a drapery that emphasizes her grace, capturing the delicacy and perfection of classical art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe work wants to pay homage to the original sculpture of the goddess, symbol of femininity and harmony.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristics\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: bronze, lost wax casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/strong\u003eBlack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 63 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eArtisan product made in Italy\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal statue of the Venus of Capua\u003c\/strong\u003e was discovered in the amphitheater of Capua, one of the most important cities of ancient Campania. Dating back to Roman times, the sculpture is probably inspired by Hellenistic models and celebrates Venus, known to the Greeks as Aphrodite, the goddess who embodies love, beauty and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Roman mythology, Venus was considered the progenitor of the Roman people through her son Aeneas, the Trojan hero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"47bd9091-d3f1-460d-a555-e7625c7282b1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve the beauty and finish of \u003cstrong\u003ebronze\u003c\/strong\u003e works it is important to follow simple maintenance advice. For regular cleaning, use a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and impurities. Avoid harsh chemicals that could damage the finish and instead opt for a light coat of neutral wax, applied with a soft cloth, to maintain the shine and protect the surface. Place the statue in a stable environment, away from excessive humidity or direct heat, which could accelerate the natural oxidation of the bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39270251528295,"sku":"BRONZOVENERECAPU","price":1898.03,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/bronze-aphrodite-statue.webp?v=1771695742","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.co.uk\/products\/venus-aphrodite-of-capua-in-bronze","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}