Venus Anadyomene 1600 - 1615

This bronze sculpture by Barthélemy Prieur, titled "Venus Anadyomene," depicts the Roman goddess Venus emerging from the sea. This rendition draws inspiration from the famous antique statue of the same name, though Prieur adds his own interpretation by including a dolphin, which is a common symbol associated with Venus, at the base of the sculpture. The piece is a testament to the enduring legacy of classical mythology and art in Renaissance and later artistic periods.