Aphrodite of Knidos, also known as the Cnidian Aphrodite, is an interesting depiction of the Goddess herself, beautifully crafted and shrouded in controversy.
Though overshadowed by the Impressionists in their own day, the works of these romantic and idealistic artists has through time gained a new respect and admiration.
Identified by Augusto Mau in the late 19th century and still recognised today, there were four major decorative schemes used in elite Roman Republican and Imperial houses