The Birth of Venus (c. 1485) — Sandro Botticelli
A pearl shell skims the dawn-lit sea; Zephyrus and Chloris breathe a salt-soft wind; the Hora of Spring steps forward with a flowered cloak. Botticelli’s Venus is classical myth reborn—weightless, lyrical, and impossibly serene—her gaze a quiet invitation as surf turns to silk. This fine-art print brings Florentine grace and Renaissance light to your space.
Why it captivates
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Renaissance icon — myth and ideal beauty distilled into a single, unforgettable image.
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Weightless elegance — flowing hair, rippling sea, and poised, musical line.
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Timeless palette — pearl flesh tones against sea-greens and soft sky.
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Conversation piece — instantly recognisable, endlessly rewarding up close.
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Gallery presence — a calm, luminous centrepiece for living rooms and bedrooms.
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Art-historical touchstone — companion to Botticelli’s Primavera.
What you’ll see
Venus rising on a shell; at left, Zephyrus entwined with Chloris sending a rose-strewn breeze; at right, a Hora (Spring) advancing with a flowered mantle; shore pines and a crystalline horizon. Up close: delicate contour and feather-fine modelling. From a step back: a poised, radiant tableau.
A richer historical frame
Painted in Florence around 1485, likely for a patron in the Medici circle, The Birth of Venus unites classical poetry with Florentine draftsmanship. Botticelli’s tempera on canvas (now at the Uffizi Gallery) favours lyrical line over strict naturalism, shaping a Renaissance ideal that would echo through centuries of taste and design.
Choose your finish
🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival, smooth matte ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.
💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—great for busy spaces.
🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.
🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.
🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.
Size (W × H)
Standard: 841 × 527 mm (approx. 33.11 × 20.75 in)
Large: 1266 × 794 mm (approx. 49.84 × 31.26 in)
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Orientation: Landscape
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Aspect ratio: ~1.595 : 1 (both sizes)
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Nearest standard frame (Option A): A1 landscape (594 × 841 mm) with a custom mat
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Framing tips:
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Option A: cut the mat window to ~837 × 523 mm for a neat 2–3 mm edge overlap.
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Option B: dimensions exceed common ready-made frames—choose a custom frame or go hang-rails for a clean, heritage look.
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Contemporary look: float-mount to show a slim reveal around the print.
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Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
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| Title | The Birth of Venus |
| Painted | c. 1485 |
| Historical Context | Early Renaissance Florence; classical mythology and ideal beauty; Uffizi Gallery, Florence |
| Commission | Likely Medici circle; specific commission debated |
| Print Size | 841 × 527 mm; 1266 × 794 mm |
| Available Finishes | Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Timber Hang Rails, Canvas, Canvas + Timber Hang Rails |
| Paper Weight | 160 gsm archival matte |
| Laminate | 2 × 80-micron gloss (true encapsulation) |
| Canvas Weight | 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas |
| Inks | Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
| Optional Hang Rails | Natural timber, lacquered; fitted hanging cord (allow up to 10 working days) |
| Origin | Printed in Australia |
Who it’s for
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Renaissance lovers and admirers of classical myth
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Collectors & stylists curating calm, luminous interiors
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Educators & galleries exploring Florentine art and iconography
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Gift-givers celebrating weddings, anniversaries, and housewarmings
Our Commitment
Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then hand-checked and packed so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.
Invite serene mythic beauty into your space—order your fine-art print of Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus today.
