Aphrodite, known as the "Venus de Milo"

Hellenistic Art (C. 100 BC), Island of Melos (Cyclades, Greece)

This graceful statue of a goddess has intrigued and fascinated since its discovery on the island of Melos in 1820. Is it Aphrodite, who was often portrayed half-naked, or the sea goddess Amphitrite, who was venerated on Melos? The statue reflects sculptural research during the late Hellenistic Period: classical in essence, with innovatory features such as the spiral composition, the positioning in space, and the fall of the drapery over the hips.

Aphrodite, known as the "Venus de Milo"/ Hellenistic Art (C. 100 BC), Island of Melos (Cyclades, Greece)
(Musée du Louvre)