Maurivan (Maurice van der Heijden, 20ste eeuw): Venus van Milo, marmer

H 57 cm

The Venus de Milo or Aphrodite of Melos is an ancient Greek sculpture that was created during the Hellenistic period. It is one of the most famous works of ancient Greek sculpture, having been prominently displayed at the Louvre Museum since shortly after the statue was rediscovered on the island of Milos, Greece, in 1820 (link).