Primavera
The artist
Sandro Botticelli, the Florentine painter also known for The Birth of Venus.
What you see
A group of graceful figures from myth stand in a blooming orange grove, celebrating spring and new life.
The story
Painted around 1482, its exact meaning is still discussed, which makes it one of the most talked-about paintings in the world.
The style
Botticelli filled the picture with flowing robes and hundreds of tiny plants, all drawn with fine, elegant lines.
Look closer
Look closely at the ground and trees: experts have counted around 500 real plants and flowers hidden there.
Where to see it
It hangs beside The Birth of Venus in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, so you can enjoy both in one visit.
Fun fact
The graceful dancer figure on the left is Mercury, gently touching the clouds with his stick.