Venus de Milo Statue - Ancient Greek Sculpture of Aphrodite #303791 (License: Personal Use)

This line drawing depicts the Venus de Milo, a renowned Hellenistic sculpture dating to around 100 BCE, discovered on the island of Milos in 1820. Carved from Parian marble, the statue portrays Aphrodite (Venus), goddess of love and beauty, with her left arm likely holding an apple or resting on a pillar-though the exact pose remains uncertain due to its fragmented state. Its contrapposto stance, intricate drapery, and serene expression exemplify the artistic sophistication of late Greek sculpture.

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