Science The real woman behind Botticelli's'Birth of Venus' died at only 23 More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. 'The Birth of Venus' was painted by Sandro Boticelli around 1485. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . The "Birth of Venus" by Sandro Botticelli is easily among the most well-known paintings from the Renaissance .