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The Artist
ABOUT THIS PAINTING:
“The Birth of Venus” an original oil on canvas 173 x 279 cm (68 x 110 inches) (c.2003) after an original tempera on canvas 173 x 279 cm (68 x 110 inches) by Sandro Botticelli (c.1495)
I painted an exact reproduction of Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus” after making multiple trips to the Uffizi Museum in Firenze (Florence), Italy, to study the original painting protected by a large glass panel. I walked back and forth in front of the painting studying Botticelli’s style, and to verify colors and dimensions. On my last visit, I embarrassed myself, and to the dismay of the Uffizi guards, I accidentally set off an alarm by examining the painting too closely. Fortunately, by that time, after numerous visits and photographs, countless details were indelibly burned into my memory.
Reproductions of my painting are available on canvas in various sizes from 16” x 20” close-ups to 40” x 64” for the full image. A printed picture on paper of this work is also available for decorative purposes under this sites "Shop by Category-Posters_2".
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
DAVID MICHAEL ARRIGONI is an Artist and a first generation American, whose family emigrated from beautiful Lucca, Italy, near Firenze (Florence, Italy) where magnificent art has flourished through centuries. David’s father, grandmother, and great grandfather were artists. At an early age, David demonstrated his innate ability to create impressive works of art. Under the instruction and influence of his artist father, Eduardo Angelo Arrigoni, David gained insight into Italian painting style and techniques, and developed a compelling need to study the styles of the “old masters” in European art museums—eventually replicating their works. David’s continued research and study of methods and materials, past and present, contribute to his style today. He has developed a unique style of painting, and creates both traditional and contemporary work. David’s artwork is an emotional experience that he shares with his patrons and collectors. See more of David’s art work at www.arrigoni.com
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