Sandro Botticelli
Primavera (Spring)
About the Artwork
Primavera, also known as Allegory of Spring, is a large panel painting in tempera grassa by Sandro Botticelli. It is believed to have been commissioned by a member of the Medici family and is now housed in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
Painted around 1482, it depicts a group of mythological figures in a garden, symbolizing the arrival of spring. The painting is celebrated for its grace, beauty, and intricate symbolism, reflecting Neoplatonic ideals popular during the Renaissance.
Key figures include Venus, Cupid, the Three Graces, Mercury, Zephyrus, Chloris, and Flora. The detailed depiction of flora and fauna adds to its enchanting and allegorical nature.