The Birth of Venus and Primavera(Spring) are two of Botticellis most famous works that are on display in the Uffizi Gallery. They date from the 1480's and are huge paintings. They were created as wall pieces for the Medici family. I sat for ages just looking at them while our guide rattled on about all sorts of stuff!
The Uffizi gallery was cborn from the immense wealth of the Medici family and was bequeathed to the people of Florence by Anna Maria Ludovica, the last of the Medicis, in 1737.
Have a look at this link to find out more about Botticelli.
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