The Birth of Venus by Botticelli - Mug

This painting shows the goddess Venus on top of a shell on the seashore. She is born from the sea as a mature woman. Her facial expression is very peaceful and innocent. She tries to conceal herself with her hair and arm. This pose of Venus is inspired by the Greek statues made of Venus. If you look carefully, it looks like Venus is floating on the shell as the positioning of her feet and body is physically unrealistic. On the left, Zephyr, the god of the west wind, blows Venus to the shore. Meanwhile, Zephyr is carrying the nymph, Chloris. They are surrounded by flowers which are falling from the sky. On the right, Ores, goddess of the seasons, hands a flowered cloak to Venus to cover herself. A more detailed discussion of this painting can be found at https://www.tripimprover.com/blog/the-birth-of-venus-by-sandro-botticelli.