I just discovered the painting "The Birth Of Venus" by Sandro Botticelli, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me who the other people are in the picture. I think one of them is the goddess Demeter and of course there is Venus, duh! But who are the others?
i believe you are right. i think the person on the shore is supposed to represent one of the Medici, but i could be wrong. it's been a while since i studied the painting. it is one of my favorites though. it's been the background on my computer for 2 years. lol. i'll look through my notes for you and let you know later unless someone else answers before i get to it.
The Birth of Venus They are the Zephyrs (on the left), and as for the lady on the right - it calls her "one of the Ores, goddesses of the seasons" but Demeter happened to be a goddess of the seasons. So I don't see why it couldn't be her if you want.
