Botticelli's Primavera
Sandro Botticelli, La Primavera (Spring), 1481-1482, tempera on panel, 80 x 123 1/2" or 203 x 314 (Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence)Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker
Where and When

Florence, Italy
1481-82
1481-82





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Sandra wrote on Wednesday, July 18, 2012
I thought that the male figure on the far left was supposed to represent Mercury, not Mars, whom with his Caduceus keeps bad weather at bay...I may be wrong, please will you let me know? Many thanks in advance. By the way, this website is AWESOME! THANK YOU
Will Wattles wrote on Tuesday, October 09, 2012
I too think the website is wonderful. I also have seen quite a few places say that the figure on the left is Mercury with his caduceus.
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