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Venus Anadyomene

Antonio Lombardo, 1480–1516

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This relief is an autograph work by the artist. It is likely that the torso of the figure derives from an antique source, though the treatment of the nude reflects the influence of contemporary Venetian painting, and especially of Giorgione. The inscription at the base (NVDA VENVS MADlDAS EXPRIMIT IMBRE COMAS) is from the Ars Amatoria of Ovid (iii. 224).

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Title of artwork, date

Venus Anadyomene, 1480–1516

Date supported

1964

Medium and material

Marble

Dimensions

41 x 23 cm

Grant

2000

Total cost

5775

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