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Sandro Botticelli Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Sandro Botticelli our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

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Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Sandro Botticelli · 1445 – 1510

The Birth Of Venus

1485 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Venus emerges with ethereal grace in Botticelli's Early Renaissance masterpiece. Shop this stunning hand-painted reproduction today.

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Popularity: No. 1 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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allegory - Primavera

Discover Sandro Botticelli’s ‘Primavera,’ a Renaissance masterpiece! Explore its allegorical beauty, vibrant colors & mythological themes. A timeless addition for art lovers.

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Popularity: No. 2 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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Adoration Of The Magi

Discover Sandro Botticelli’s ‘Adoration of the Magi,’ a Renaissance masterpiece! Explore its rich symbolism, graceful style & captivating narrative – a timeless work of art.

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Popularity: No. 3 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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Madonna and Child with an Angel

1470 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston · original 84 x 65 cm

Experience Sandro Botticelli’s ‘Madonna & Child’! A serene Renaissance masterpiece of grace & devotion. Admire its rich colors & elegant composition – perfect for art lovers.

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Popularity: No. 4 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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The Mystical Nativity

1500 · original 109 x 75 cm

Discover Sandro Botticelli’s ‘Mystical Nativity,’ a stunning Renaissance masterpiece! Explore its symbolism, oil-on-canvas detail & historical context in this iconic 1500 artwork.

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Popularity: No. 5 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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Primavera

1482 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 203 x 314 cm

Experience Sandro Botticelli’s “Primavera” – a Renaissance masterpiece! Admire its iconic beauty, mythological scenes & exquisite detail. A timeless treasure for art lovers & collectors.

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Popularity: No. 6 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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Venus and Mars

Botticelli’s ‘Venus & Mars’: A Renaissance masterpiece! Explore love, war, & classical beauty in this iconic painting. Discover its symbolism & timeless elegance.

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Popularity: No. 7 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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Venus and Mars

1483 · National Gallery, London · original 69 x 173 cm

Botticelli’s ‘Venus & Mars’: A Renaissance masterpiece! Explore love, war, & classical beauty in this iconic painting. Rich symbolism & elegant artistry.

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Popularity: No. 8 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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The Virgin and Child with Four Angels and Six Saints (Pala di San Barnaba)

1488 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 268 x 280 cm

Experience Sandro Botticelli’s ‘Pala di San Barnaba’! A stunning Renaissance masterpiece featuring Mary & Child surrounded by angels & saints. Explore its beauty & symbolism.

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Popularity: No. 9 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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Sadro adoration of the magi

1470 · National Gallery, London

Experience Sandro Botticelli’s 'Adoration of the Magi'! A Renaissance masterpiece showcasing divine beauty & rich symbolism. Explore this captivating artwork's elegance and historical significance.

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Popularity: No. 10 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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Calumny of Apelles

1495 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Explore Sandro Botticelli’s ‘Calumny of Apelles,’ a Renaissance allegory masterpiece! Witness intricate detail & moral symbolism in this captivating 1495 tempera panel.

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Popularity: No. 11 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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Mystic Nativity

1501 · National Gallery, London

Experience Sandro Botticelli’s 'Mystic Nativity'! A Renaissance masterpiece blending Gothic elegance & emerging naturalism. Explore its symbolism, technique & historical context.

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Popularity: No. 12 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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Last Miracle and the Death of St. Zenobius

1500 · National Gallery, London

Experience Sandro Botticelli’s ‘Last Miracle,’ a Renaissance masterpiece depicting St. Zenobius’ death. Explore its divine narrative & exquisite detail – perfect for art collectors.

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Madonna of the Rosengarden (also known as Madonna del Roseto)

1469 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 124 x 64 cm

Discover Sandro Botticelli’s ‘Madonna of the Rosengarden,’ a 1469 Renaissance masterpiece! Admire its serene beauty, symbolic roses & exquisite detail. A timeless treasure for art lovers.

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Popularity: No. 14 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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The Virgin and Child Enthroned (Bardi Altarpiece)

1484 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 185 x 180 cm

Discover Sandro Botticelli’s ‘Virgin & Child Enthroned’! A Renaissance masterpiece of serene beauty, innovative foliage, & divine grace. Explore this iconic artwork today!

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Popularity: No. 15 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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Portrait of a Young Man

1483 · National Gallery, London · original 37 x 28 cm

A revolutionary frontal gaze captures the essence of Renaissance idealism in Sandro Botticelli's Portrait of a Young Man, an exquisite masterpiece of Florentine art waiting to grace your private collection.

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Popularity: No. 16 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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Virgin and Child with Young St John the Baptist

1470 · The Louvre, Paris · original 90 x 67 cm

Witness the serene beauty of Botticelli's 'Virgin and Child'! This Renaissance masterpiece depicts Mary cradling Jesus with St. John, rich symbolism & exquisite detail await.

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Popularity: No. 17 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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Holy Trinity (Pala della Convertite)

1491 · Courtauld Gallery, London · original 215 x 192 cm

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Popularity: No. 18 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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Madonna of the Magnificat (Madonna del Magnificat)

1480 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 118 x 118 cm

Experience the luminous grace of Sandro Botticelli's Madonna of the Magnificat, a Renaissance masterpiece of divine beauty and angelic splendor that invites you to bring timeless Florentine elegance into your home.

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Popularity: No. 19 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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Spring (The Uffizi)

Sandro Botticelli’s ‘Spring,’ housed at the Uffizi Gallery, captivates viewers with its depiction of classical mythology in a lush garden setting. Featuring six female figures and two male figures alongside Cupid, it embodies grace, movement, and vibrant color—a cornerstone of Renaissance art.

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Popularity: No. 20 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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The Birth of Venus

1486 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 173 x 279 cm

Experience Sandro Botticelli’s ‘Birth of Venus’! A Renaissance masterpiece showcasing classical beauty & grace. Own a stunning reproduction of this iconic artwork – timeless elegance awaits.

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Popularity: No. 21 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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Portrait of a Man with the Medal of Cosimo

1474 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 58 x 44 cm

Admire Botticelli's 'Portrait of a Man with the Medal of Cosimo'! This iconic Renaissance masterpiece reveals a mysterious young man adorned with Medici honors. Explore its history, artistry & significance.

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Popularity: No. 22 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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Cestello Annunciation (in frame)

1489 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 150 x 156 cm

Experience Botticelli's masterpiece – "Cestello Annunciation"! Admire the exquisite detail and spiritual depth of this Renaissance panel painting, commissioned by Benedetto Guardi, showcasing Gabriel & Mary’s divine encounter.

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Popularity: No. 23 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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The Story of Nastagio degli Onesti (second episode)

1483 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 82 x 138 cm

Explore Sandro Botticelli’s ‘The Story of Nastagio degli Onesti.’ A vibrant 1483 tempera painting showcasing Renaissance drama & detail. Discover this Prado masterpiece!

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Popularity: No. 24 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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The Mystical Nativity

1500 · National Gallery, London · original 109 x 75 cm

The Mystical Nativity by Sandro Botticelli is a profound exploration of faith and artistic innovation. Created around 1500-1501, it embodies Early Renaissance ideals through its serene composition and symbolic imagery—a testament to Botticelli’s genius and Florence's cultural fervor during Savonarola’s reign.

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Popularity: No. 25 of 733 artworks by Sandro Botticelli
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The artist

Sandro Botticelli

1445 – 1510

Quick facts

Museums on APSThe Louvre, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Alte Pinakothek, Rijksmuseum, Museo Poldi Pezzoli
Also known asAlessandro Di Mariano Di Vanni Filipepi, Botticelli, Botticello, Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni de Filipepi, Sandro Filipepi Botticelli
Room fitliving room
Died1510
Gift suitabilitymother's day, wedding, anniversary
Movementsearly renaissance
Top 3 worksThe Birth Of Venus, allegory - Primavera, Adoration Of The Magi
Works on APS733

Biography

The Life of Sandro Botticelli

Sandro Botticelli lived his life within the narrow, busy streets of Florence, Italy. Born Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi around 1445, he was the son of a tanner. His family lived in the neighborhood of Ognissanti, a place he remained close to throughout his years. He eventually became known by the name Botticelli, a nickname taken from the word botticello, which refers to a small wine cask or little barrel.

His presence in the city was constant. He moved through the same Florentine air for decades, working from his early training until his death on May 17, 1510. His work emerged during the Early Renaissance, a time when the city was a center of intense creative activity. He was an Italian painter who focused his hands on the wood and plaster of his home city.

His life was tied to the local rhythms of trade and faith. He was a man of the Florentine streets, from his early days as an apprentice to his final years. His existence was defined by the light and the shadows of the Italian Renaissance.

Early Life, Family and Training

Born Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi, he was the youngest of four surviving children. His father, Mariano Filipepi, worked as a goldsmith and later as a tanner. This background in craftsmanship likely shaped the way he approached the fine details of his later work. Before finding his way into painting, he was thought to have first trained with Maso Finiguerra, a goldsmith. This early exposure to the precision of metalwork provided a foundation for the meticulous lines that would define his hand.

Around 1460, he entered the studio of Fra Filippo Lippi. This apprenticeship was the most significant period of his formation, where he learned the specific techniques of the Florentine school. He studied the way to handle panel painting and the application of fresco. He remained under Lippi's guidance for several years, likely leaving the workshop by April 1467. During these years, he absorbed the ability to create intimate compositions and a certain way of rendering figures that felt both graceful and slightly melancholic.

Patrons, Workshop and Commissions

The circles of Florence provided much of the work that filled his studio. He worked closely with the Medici family, including Lorenzo de' Medici and Giuliano de' Medici, whose influence shaped much of his professional life. Beyond the Medici, the Vespucci family commissioned his fresco Saint Augustine in his Study. His reach extended to the religious and civic centers of Italy as well. In Rome, he was invited by Pope Sixtus IV to paint frescoes for the Sistine Chapel. Back in Florence, he completed the Adoration of the Magi for the altar in the funerary chapel of Gaspare di Zanobi del Lama.

His workshop functioned as a place of continuity and shared skill. He employed Filippino Lippi, the son of his former teacher, as an apprentice. This connection kept the traditions of his training alive within his own space. The studio was a place of steady production, where the demands of patrons dictated the rhythm of the day. He moved between the private commissions of wealthy families and the large-scale requirements of the church, often working within the established social structures of the city.

Artistic Technique and Style

His hand moved with a specific, rhythmic grace. There is a lyrical quality to the way he defines a shape, using elegant linearity and flowing contours to guide the eye across the panel. He often began his compositions with a silverpoint drawing, a method that required a steady, controlled touch to lay down the initial underpainting. This precision allowed him to build up layers of tempera paint, which provided a way to render fine details and maintain a clear, bright color palette. He did not rely on heavy shadows to create form; instead, he used the strength of the line itself to define the presence of his subjects.

The figures he painted possess an ethereal quality. They often feature elongated proportions and graceful, almost weightless poses that suggest a sense of movement without the need for heavy physical mass. He found a way to marry the decorative use of line with the classical traditions of his time, creating a visual language that felt both ancient and uniquely his own. This approach allowed him to depict complex mythological scenes with a sense of calm and poetic rhythm.

The Birth of Venus (c. 1485)
Primavera (c. 1482)
Adoration of the Magi (1475-1476)
Mystic Nativity (1501)

Key Works and Masterpieces

The Birth of Venus captures a goddess emerging from a seashell, a scene that embodies the Renaissance ideals of beauty. In Primavera, the subject turns to a complex and enigmatic celebration of spring and love, populated by figures from classical mythology. These works show a focus on the rhythmic movement of lines and the grace of the human form.

Earlier in his career, his brush moved toward different subjects. He painted Saint Sebastian before January 1474. Around 1475, he produced the Adoration of the Magi, which includes members of the Medici family and a self-portrait. As his interests shifted, his work took on a different tone. The Mystic Nativity, created in 1501, reflects this change in focus.

The Birth of Venus
Primavera
Adoration of the Magi
Mystic Nativity
Saint Sebastian

Later Years and Spiritual Shift

The 1490s brought a change to the way he approached the panel. The ornamental charm that defined his earlier years began to fade. He moved away from the decorative grace of his youth, opting instead for a more simplistic approach. This shift was not merely a change in technique but a response to the changing atmosphere in Florence. He became a follower of the Dominican friar Savonarola, whose fervent preaching influenced the city's spiritual direction. This connection marked a departure from the humanist interests that had previously guided his brush.

His work during this period took on a different character. The figures lost some of their rhythmic, flowing quality, moving instead toward a more archaic or Gothic style. The compositions became more austere, reflecting a growing spiritual intensity. This period of his life shows a man turning inward, trading the lightness of mythological scenes for a more heavy-handed, religious focus. The paintings from these years carry a different weight, stripped of the previous elegance in favor of something more direct and emotionally charged.

Mystic Nativity (1501)

Legacy and Artistic Rediscovery

After his death in 1510, the name Botticelli largely slipped from the public eye. For nearly three centuries, his paintings sat in quiet corners, overshadowed by the heavy presence of High Renaissance figures. The specific, rhythmic lines and the way he handled color were left to the dust of history, forgotten by a world moving toward different ideals of form and perspective.

This silence ended in the late 19th century. A group known as the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood began looking backward, seeking a different kind of clarity. They found it in his work. They were drawn to the way his figures moved with a certain linear grace and the specific, bright quality of his colors. This interest sparked a slow, steady reassessment of his place in history. What was once obscured began to emerge again, moving from the shadows of obscurity back into the light of the Florentine tradition.

Today, he is recognized as a central figure of the Early Renaissance. His ability to blend classical myth with a sense of spiritual longing remains a key part of his identity. His influence persists in the way later generations approached the intersection of beauty and emotion.

Where to See His Works Today

Walking through the halls of the Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence, one finds his most famous subjects. The Birth of Venus and Primavera occupy space here, alongside the Adoration of the Magi. These works show the way he handled color and the way figures move through a garden or across a sea shell.

His presence extends beyond the borders of Italy. In France, the Musée du Petit Palais in Avignon holds a Madonna and Child. The painting shows the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus, a quiet scene that reflects his earlier training. In Berlin, the Gemäldegalerie houses his Saint Sebastian, a work that captures a sense of repose in the figure.

The Birth of Venus (Uffizi, Florence)
Primavera (Uffizi, Florence)
Adoration of the Magi (Uffizi, Florence)
Saint Sebastian (Gemäldegalerie, Berlin)
Madonna and Child (Musée du Petit Palais, Avignon)

Questions & Answers

Can I sort Sandro Botticelli's artworks by color?

Sandro Botticelli's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.

Where are Sandro Botticelli's artworks grouped by palette?

The By Palettes page groups Sandro Botticelli's artworks by their color palettes.

How can I follow Sandro Botticelli's work year by year?

A timeline of Sandro Botticelli's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Oct. 13, 2026

Collector's quiz

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