Venus de Milo

The Venus de Milo is an ancient Greek statue believed to depict the goddess Aphrodite. Crafted around 100 BCE from marble, it is renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship, balanced proportions, and missing arms, which add to its mysterious allure. Discovered on the island of Melos in 1820, it is now housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris. The statue is celebrated as a masterwork of Hellenistic art, showcasing graceful beauty and idealized form. Despite its missing parts, it remains one of the most admired sculptures from antiquity, symbolizing timeless beauty and artistic achievement.