Aphrodite of Cnidus

The Aphrodite of Cnidus is a famous ancient Greek sculpture created around 350 BCE by the artist Praxiteles. It depicts the goddess Aphrodite, the deity of love and beauty, in a relaxed, natural pose as she amuses herself with her garment. Notably, it was one of the first sculptures to portray a nude goddess in a life-sized, graceful manner, emphasizing softness, elegance, and realism. Originally displayed in a temple in Cnidus, it exemplifies classical Greek artistry and the shift toward more humanized, approachable representations of divine figures.