It was carved from marble by alexandros a sculptor of antioch on the maeander river about 150 bce.
Venus de milo marble.
It is a marbl.
The venus de milo certainly revives the classical tradition but would appear to be a classicizing re creation dating from the late 2nd century bc.
It features a nearly nude larger than life 6 feet 8 inches tall female figure posed in a classical s curve.
However some scholars claim it is the sea goddess amphitrite venerated on milos.
To recreate her montegrappa used an exclusive moulding technique with high resolution marble flour.
Created sometime between 130 and 100 bc the statue is believed to depict aphrodite the greek goddess of love and beauty.
Venus de milo ancient statue commonly thought to represent aphrodite now in paris at the louvre museum.
The venus de milo is an ancient greek statue and one of the most famous works of ancient greek sculpture.
The goddess s air of aloofness the harmony of her face and her impassivity are stamped with the aesthetics of the 5th century bc.
Measuring at 11 inches tall this exquisite representation of venus de milo displays magnificent craftsmanship made from premium resin with a marble finish.
Initially it was attributed to the sculptor praxiteles but based on an inscription that was on its plinth the statue is now thought to be the work of alexandros of antioch.
September 21 2017 venus is artist lawrence argent s interpretation of the classic venus de milo sculpture and reigns as the centerpiece of piazza angelo the courtyard at trinity place.
The hairstyle and delicate modeling of the flesh evoke the works of 4th century sculptor praxiteles.
The product is sturdy and fits nicely with any decor at home office or garden.
A little larger than life size it is believed to be the work of the sculptor.
Venus de milo c 130 100 bce marble statue musee du louvre.
The venus de milo as many of you are aware is carved in marble and to ensure that she is honoured correctly montegrappa s exquisite homage is also in marble.
It was found in pieces on the aegean island of melos on april 8 1820 and was subsequently presented to louis xviii who then donated it to the louvre in 1821.
It looks and feels just like real marble with a substantial weigh to it which is sure to impress visitors.
One of the most famous examples of sculpture from ancient greece the venus de milois an armless marblestatue of aphrodite the greek goddess of love and beauty which was sculpted during the hellenistic period between about 130 and 100 bce.