Venere gioventù (grande)

The Venus of Youth draws its inspiration from one of antiquity’s most celebrated representations of feminine beauty and divine grace. Rooted in the Hellenistic tradition, figures of Venus — the Roman goddess of love and beauty, counterpart to the Greek Aphrodite — were among the most reproduced subjects in ancient sculpture, embodying ideals of harmony, youth, and timeless elegance. This particular typology, characterized by a soft, flowing posture and delicate proportions, evokes the serene confidence of a goddess at the height of her splendor, a symbol of renewal and natural beauty that has captivated artists and collectors for centuries.

Italpark’s Art. 423 is crafted in agglomerato cementizio composto da graniglia di marmo di Carrara e cemento bianco RCK 52,5, a refined composite that lends the surface a warm, luminous tone reminiscent of natural stone. Standing approximately 90 cm (35.4”) tall and weighing around 76 kg (167.6 lbs), this large-format sculpture is hand-finished by skilled artisans at the Italpark workshop in Borgo San Giacomo, Brescia — a tradition of Italian craftsmanship uninterrupted since 1968. Each piece carries the subtle variations that distinguish a genuinely artisanal work from industrial reproduction.

A statement piece for any classical garden, villa courtyard, or formal terrace, the Venus of Youth brings a sense of timeless refinement to outdoor spaces. Whether positioned as a focal point along a garden path, framed by hedgerows, or placed on a stone plinth in an open lawn, this sculpture lends an air of Mediterranean elegance to both private residences and curated landscape settings. A purely decorative element, it is designed to enrich the aesthetic character of exterior spaces with enduring classical beauty.