In the portrait of Venus, the emphasis is on her physical beauty. Even though she represents sexual love, she maintains a venerable modesty, clutching part of her hair in order to cover herself. Notice the demure expression and the placement of her hand across her breast. Her shyness increases the eroticism of her portrayal — it doesn’t diminish it. Many people fail to see how modesty and sweetness of temper compound erotic appeal.

Autore: Sylvain Reynard