S10.2 VENUS DE MILO
| Museum Collection | Musée du Louvre, Paris |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Louvre Ma399 |
| Title | Venus de Milo |
| Type | Statue |
| Material | Marble |
| Height | 2.02 metres |
| Context | Melos |
| Original / Copy | Greek original |
| Style | Hellenistic |
| Date | ca 130 - 100 B.C. |
| Period | Late Hellenistic |
DESCRIPTION
The goddess Aphrodite stands partially disrobed. Despite being a Greek statue from the Aegean island of Melos this celebrated artwork is commonly known as "Venus".