Venus

Art Historical Context

Claude Desbatisse's *Venus*, an exquisite 18th-century Frenchuette, captures the timeless allure of the Roman goddess of love in gleaming white marble. Standing at elegant 36¼ inches tall atop a contrasting 6-inch base of rouge de Flandre marble this sculpture exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of European decorative arts. The choice of pristine white marble evokes classical antiquity a material prized for its luminous quality and ability to mimic the soft contours of human flesh, while the rich red base adds a touch of opulent drama typical of French aristocratic tastes. Created during Fr...