Primavera (Botticelli)
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The Primavera is a painting by Sandro Botticelli, which was painted in c1482.
[edit] What is the Painting of?
The painting is set in the garden of Venus, who is in the middle of the painting. Above her head is Cupid, who is aiming a bow and arrow at the Charites (who are also called The Three Gracies). The Charites are dancing a rondel. Mercury is on the right of the painting. He is wearing a helmet and is carrying a sword. This means that he is the guard of Venus's garden. On the left of the picture is Zephyr. Zephyr is the god of the wind. He is chasing a nymph called Cloris. Next to Cloris is Flora. Flora is the goddess of Spring, and is scattering flowers.
[edit] Where is the Painting?
The Primavera is in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
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