At the top of the page is the original work of art. Below are thumbnails of the ads that were somehow, most likely, inspired by the work. Click on the thumbnail to see the full size advertisement and commentary.

The Original:


SANDRO BOTTICELLI. The Birth of Venus. c. 1480. Tempera on canvas. 5'8 7/8" x 9'1 7/8". Uffizi Gallery, Florence.

The Copies:

 

 

 
     
     

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