Venere Italica, The picture shows Venus of ancient Greek mythology, she covers her body with a sheet. This piece was commissioned by King of Etruria Ludovico I to replace the Medici Venus that was stolen by Napoleon. Instead of producing a mere copy, Cordova crafted a beautiful statue using the same marble as Michelangelo's Pieta to increase the dramatic drapery being held by the woman. She stands in 50% profile, nude, with an elaborate hairdo. Detail of Venus' face., 1804-1811

 Item — Box: 302
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s46-i0330

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Venere Italica, The picture shows Venus of ancient Greek mythology, she covers her body with a sheet. This piece was commissioned by King of Etruria Ludovico I to replace the Medici Venus that was stolen by Napoleon. Instead of producing a mere copy, Cordova crafted a beautiful statue using the same marble as Michelangelo's Pieta to increase the dramatic drapery being held by the woman. She stands in 50% profile, nude, with an elaborate hairdo. Detail of Venus' face.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.SCUL.0308; Public Notes:

Dates

  • Creation: 1804-1811

Creator

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: Sculptures; Marble Statues; Female Subjects; Venus; Greco-Roman Mythology; School: High Italian; Style period: Neoclassical; Technique: sculpting; Work type: sculpture

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 10.2; Image width (in.): 7.7in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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