Discovered in 1820 on the Greek island of Milos, the statue became the cornerstone of the antiquities collection of the Louvre in Paris. While the exact date of the sculpture is unknown, it was most likely produced during the Hellenistic period. Standing over 2m in height, the statue is believed to represent Venus (Aphrodite by her Greek name) holding the now-lost golden apple of discord that started the Trojan War. Buona visione!