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Spring-Primavera is a painting in which Sandro Botticelli chooses to depict spring as the season of romantic attraction. The origin of the painting is not clear. Many scholars now link the painting to the marriage of Lorenzo di Pierfrancesco de’ Medici.
The painting features two male figures and six females, along with a cupid, in an orange grove. The movement of the composition is from right to left, so following that direction the the figures are: “Zephyrus, the biting wind of March, who kidnaps and possesses the nymph Chloris, whom he later marries and transforms into a deity. Chloris becomes the goddess of Spring, eternal bearer of life, and is scatters roses on the ground. Venus stands as a red-draped woman in blue. The trees behind her create a broken arch intended to draw the eye. In the air above her a blindfolded Cupid aims his bow to the left. On the left side of the painting a group of three females also in diaphanous white, the Three Graces, join in a dance. At the extreme left Mercury, dressed in red with sword and helmet, raises his caduceus the clouds. Various interpretations of the figures have been proposed, but it is generally agreed that at least at one level the painting is “an elaborate mythological allegory of the burgeoning fertility of the world.” The painting reflects a deep knowledge of classical literature and philosophy. Sandro Botticelli, born in 1445 in Florence, Italy, remains one of the greatest painters of the Florentine Renaissance. His iconic works, The Birth of Venus and La Primavera, epitomize the spirit of this transformative period. Botticelli’s artistic journey began under the tutelage of Filippo Lippi, where he honed his skills in panel painting and fresco. Influenced by Antonio Pollaiuolo and Andrea del Verrocchio, he developed a distinctive style characterized by graceful forms, resonant color schemes, and a penchant for mythological subjects. Beyond his famous masterpieces, Botticelli explored religious themes and portraiture, leaving an indelible mark on art history.
1477/Uffizi Gallery, Florence
This artwork is available in the following sizes and types (measurements are in inches): 12×18 paper poster – 12×18 paper giclee – 12×18 canvas print – 12×18 canvas giclee – 16×24 paper giclee – 16×24 canvas print – 18×27 paper giclee – 20×30 paper poster – 20×30 paper giclee – 20×30 canvas print – 20×30 canvas giclee – 24×36 paper giclee – 24×36 canvas print – 24×36 canvas giclee
Sizes refer to the image itself. In addition there is a white border of approximately 2 inches on each side, which can be trimmed for framing or mounting.
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