Pudica Collection

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
XIR155373 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
696611 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
5863972 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Iris, Iris gemanica, and sensitive plant, Mimosa pudica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore, Garland of Flowers

Hybrid poppy anemone, Anemone coronaria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Pancrace Bessa from Charles Malos Guirlande de Flore, Garland of Flowers, Chez Janet, Paris, 1816

The Jenkins Venus, late 1st - mid 2nd century (marble)
CH433487 The Jenkins Venus, late 1st - mid 2nd century (marble) by Roman; Private Collection; (add.info.: important statue of Medici type after a Hellenistic original of 2nd century BC; Barberini)

Venus (The Hope Venus), 1818-20 (marble) (see 139521)
LMG139522 Venus (The Hope Venus), 1818-20 (marble) (see 139521) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); height: 178 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Venus, c. 1818-20 (marble) (see also 259675-259677)
LMG259678 Venus, c.1818-20 (marble) (see also 259675-259677) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); h:178 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; eLeeds Museums and Galleries; Italian

Sensitive plant, Mimosa pudica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

Stapelia and sensitive plant
Hairy stapelia, Stapelia hirsuta 1, and sensitive plant, Mimosa pudica 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Henriette Dorothea Westermayr from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Venus and Cupid, c. 1624 (ivory)
1216884 Venus and Cupid, c.1624 (ivory) by Petel, Georg (c.1601-c.1634); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; German, out of copyright

Venus, c. 1818-20 (marble) (see also 259675 and 259677-259678)
LMG259676 Venus, c.1818-20 (marble) (see also 259675 and 259677-259678) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); h:178 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Aphrodite, Hellenistic, 3rd-1st century BC (marble)
HSC257661 Aphrodite, Hellenistic, 3rd-1st century BC (marble) by Greek; height: 30.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Greek, out of copyright

Venus and Cupid, c. 1624 (ivory)
1216882 Venus and Cupid, c.1624 (ivory) by Petel, Georg (c.1601-c.1634); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; German, out of copyright

Venus, c. 1818-20 (marble) (see also 259675-6 and 259678)
LMG259677 Venus, c.1818-20 (marble) (see also 259675-6 and 259678) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); h:178 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Venus, 1st-2nd (bronze)
HSC257662 Venus, 1st-2nd (bronze) by Roman; height: 20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman goddess of beauty and love; ); Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

Venus and Cupid, c. 1624 (ivory)
1216886 Venus and Cupid, c.1624 (ivory) by Petel, Georg (c.1601-c.1634); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; German, out of copyright

Venus and Cupid, c. 1624 (ivory)
1216885 Venus and Cupid, c.1624 (ivory) by Petel, Georg (c.1601-c.1634); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; German, out of copyright

Venus and Cupid, c. 1624 (ivory)
1216883 Venus and Cupid, c.1624 (ivory) by Petel, Georg (c.1601-c.1634); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; German, out of copyright

Picture No. 10857614
Sensitive Plant / Sleeping Grass - close-up (Mimosa pudica) Date:

Picture No. 10891056
Scientist - Stephane Douady at the laboratory observing Mimosa pudica - The camera is filming the development of leaves (Mimosa pudica) Date:

Illustration, Bombyces -- Actias Isabellae, Lasiocampa Otus, Euprepia Pudica, Saturnia Caecigena, Endagria Pantherina, Stygia Australis, Naclia Ancilla. The plant is Pineaster (Pinus Maritima)

Mars Introduced by Minerva to Occasion, accompanied by Ceres, after a painting by
XYC150260 Mars Introduced by Minerva to Occasion, accompanied by Ceres, after a painting by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) (bodycolour and gum on vellum wrapped around panel) by Lens

Picture No. 10891057
Sensitive Plant - opened leaf (Mimosa pudica) Date:

White Frangipani (Plumeria pudica) close-up of flowers, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

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"Pudica: A Journey Through the Artistic Depictions of Venus" In the enchanting world of art, Venus has been a muse for countless artists throughout history. From Botticelli's iconic "The Birth of Venus" to delicate marble sculptures, her beauty and allure have captivated audiences for centuries. One cannot help but be mesmerized by the intricate details in Botticelli's masterpiece, "The Birth of Venus. " Painted with tempera on canvas, this detail showcases the ethereal birth of the goddess from sea foam. Her graceful form emerges from the waves, surrounded by vibrant flowers and gentle breezes that seem to dance around her. Moving forward in time, we encounter Iris and sensitive plant - Mimosa pudica. These delicate botanical wonders complement each other perfectly as they share their captivating colors and textures. The vivid purple hues of Iris gemanica harmonize with the shy nature of Mimosa pudica, whose leaves fold inward at even the slightest touch. As we delve deeper into artistic interpretations of Venus, we discover anemone coronaria - a hybrid poppy anemone symbolizing anticipation and love. Its petals unfurl like secrets waiting to be revealed while mirroring Venus' own mysteries. Stepping back into ancient times, we encounter The Jenkins Venus - a marvel carved from marble during late 1st to mid-2nd century AD. This exquisite sculpture captures every curve and contour with astonishing realism; it is a testament to both craftsmanship and adoration for this timeless goddess. Fast-forwarding once again brings us to "The Hope Venus, " another stunning marble creation dating back to 1818-20. With its serene expression and flawless features, this sculpture embodies hope itself – a beacon guiding those who seek love or desire fulfillment in their lives. Mimosa pudica makes yet another appearance alongside Stapelia in an intriguing juxtaposition between flora and fauna.