Cnidian Venus (Aphrodite of Cnidus)

The Cnidian Venus, or Aphrodite of Cnidus, is a famous ancient Greek sculpture created by the artist Praxiteles around the 4th century BCE. It depicts the goddess Aphrodite, representing love and beauty, in a natural, relaxed pose. Notably, this statue was groundbreaking for its depiction of nudity in a female figure, showcasing both sensuality and grace. Housed in Cnidus, a city in ancient Greece, it became a celebrated masterpiece of classical art and influenced later representations of the female form, symbolizing ideal beauty in Western art history.