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New Theory About Botticelli's Muse

From Popular Science · June 17, 2026
New Theory About Botticelli's Muse

Scientists have a new theory about Simonetta Vespucci, the woman who inspired Botticelli's famous painting 'Birth of Venus.' They are exploring what may have caused her early death at just 23 years old. This story connects art and science, providing insights into history and the lives of people from the Renaissance period.

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