Venus Genetrix
Roman, 100-200 A.D.
Marble
The figure exemplifies a statue type now known as the Venus Genetrix, which is based on a Greek sculpture created in about 410 B.C. Copies of famous Greek statues were popular among wealthy Romans, who displayed them in their villas.
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Venus Genetrix
Roman, 100-200 A.D.
Marble
The figure exemplifies a statue type now known as the Venus Genetrix, which is based on a Greek sculpture created in about 410 B.C. Copies of famous Greek statues were popular among wealthy Romans, who displayed them in their villas.
3,175
views
6
faves
4
comments
Uploaded on January 9, 2008
Taken on December 27, 2007