Detail of Venus from 'The Birth of Venus' (Exhibition Poster)
Mass-produced exhibition poster; printed paper • After Sandro Botticelli (Italian, 1445-1510)
Style & Movement
Renaissance (High-resolution reproduction of a Renaissance masterpiece)
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography or digital printing on glossy poster paper
Creation Period
2017 (for this specific poster); original painting created circa 1485
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 24 x 36 inches; vertical portrait format
Subject Description
A close-up cropped detail of the head and shoulders of Venus. She is depicted with flowing ginger hair, braided tresses, and a melancholic, idealized facial expression typical of the Neoplatonic beauty standards of 15th-century Florence.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; visible surface rippling (cockling) and reflections consistent with being housed in a non-archival frame or behind acrylic
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $50 USD
Auction Estimate
$5 - $20 USD
Provenance History
Purchased or acquired from the 'Botticelli and the Search for the Divine' exhibition at the Muscarelle Museum of Art, Williamsburg, Virginia, in 2017.
Art Historical Significance
While the original painting is one of the most significant works of the Italian Renaissance, this poster is a contemporary commercial reproduction. Its significance is purely decorative and commemorative of the 2017 exhibition.
Notable Features
Features a modern crop focusing on the face of Venus rather than the full mythological scene; directly linked to the Muscarelle Museum of Art's landmark Botticelli exhibition.
Condition Issues
Notable surface buckling, light glares, and potential fading from UV exposure if displayed in direct sunlight. Small thumbtack or mounting mark visible in upper left.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep out of direct sunlight to prevent ink fading. If desired for preservation, use acid-free mounting and UV-protective glass.
Collector Notes
Poster from an exhibition in 2017 in Williamsburg, Virginia