Venus Landolina

The Venus Landolina depicts the goddess emerging from water, with her arms positioned to hold attributes that have not been preserved through time.

Discovered in 1804 in Syracuse, this Roman marble statue from the 2nd century CE represents a variation of the Aphrodite Anadyomene type.

This sculpture exemplifies the Roman interpretation of Greek artistic traditions, demonstrating the continuation of classical aesthetics in the Imperial period.

The statue stands in sector D of the museum, which contains artifacts from the Hellenistic and Roman periods of Syracuse's history.

The marble surface retains traces of the original polishing technique used by Roman sculptors to achieve different textures on the statue.

Inception: 1 century BCE

Made from material: marble

GPS coordinates: 37.07630,15.28619

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:51