In this article we will talk about the “Birth of Venus”, a well-known painting by the artist Alessandro di Filipepi Botticelli; completed in 1857. The reason I chose this painting is that I wanted to give you some information about this painting. Some of the examples I have chosen are; Where does it come from, who originally wanted the painting and why was it made? I chose these examples because I too have always wondered these things and I hope I can answer them for you too. However now you may be wondering why I am talking about this piece or what my intent is behind this article, you shouldn't. The reason I write is because I have always been fascinated by this piece and the calming effect it has on me. I remember every time I first saw her I thought of Pomona as a mother figure and I wanted to be as beautiful as Venus, but it couldn't be. Instead, I started doing some research, as I wanted to learn a little more about the work myself. My main goal here is to try to make you understand some of the things I've already learned about the piece. So let's get started and I'll tell you some examples of the things I've learned from studying this piece. One that the piece was not originally released to the public, two that it was not the most original piece out there, and three that the piece was originally a commissioned work. Now, you may be wondering who commissioned the piece, the answer to this question is that the painting was commissioned by Lorenzo di Pier Frencesco Di Medici. He commissioned the painting because he wanted it for private use in his villa and not for public property. The second thing you may be wondering now is why the piece wasn't original; the reason...... middle of the paper ...... is that if you simply type Birth of Venus you will find some images that mock or use the image again; but all the imitations always keep the same theme so I would prefer not to discuss it anymore. As I write this article I liked to tell you a little about the things I learned about this piece and I hope you liked them too. I think you should feel a little better knowing that the work is safe today and will continue to be safe, as well as knowing just a few more things about this work. Works cited “The Birth of Venus by Botticelli”. Italianrenaissance.org. Italian Renaissance.org2013 web. 6-12-2013 “Biography of Sandro Botticelli”. Artble.comArtble2013web. 6-12-2013 “The Birth of Venus By Sandro Botticelli”. Uffizi.org2013web. 12-6-2013Nicolas Pioch, “Botticelli, Sandro”. ibiblio.org.19 June 2006 web. 12-7-13