The Birth of Venus (Nascita di Venere) by Sandro Botticelli, painted in the late 15th century (c. 1484–1486), depicts the goddess Venus emerging from the sea on a shell. The painting reflects the ideals of the Early Renaissance, blending classical mythology with graceful linear style and delicate color. Commissioned for the Medici family, Botticelli’s work became one of the most celebrated images of its time. Let its iconic beauty inspire your wardrobe.