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Fountain of Venus
Shaded Promenade of Villa BorgheseSunset Among the Stone PinesTemple of AesculapiusMale Herm with Fruit BasketFountain of the SatyrsFountain of VenusProspettiva Wall, Parco dei DainiMonument to Francisco de Paula SantanderParterre with Statues and TulipsTemple of AesculapiusMonument to Alexander PushkinGrotesque Fountain Mask

Fountain of VenusLeonardo Reti

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The Fountain of Venus (1671–73) epitomizes Baroque grandeur and its interest in classical mythology. Venus, the Roman goddess of love, symbolizes desire and prosperity. Flanking her are two male herms, or sculpted pillars used as boundary markers. This ensemble reflects the era's cultural appreciation for beauty and abundance, highlighting the enduring human fascination with myth and art.
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