Sandro Botticelli

Sandro Botticelli, de son vrai nom Alessandro di Mariano Filipepi, est né en 1445 à Florence (Italie) et décédé le 17 mai 1510. Il fut l'un des plus grands peintres de la Renaissance florentine. Ses "La Naissance de Vénus" et "Primavera" sont souvent considérés comme représentant le monde moderne. aux spectateurs l'esprit de la Renaissance.

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Sandro Botticelli (1445 to 1510) was one of the great masters of the Florentine Renaissance. Born Alessandro di Mariano Filipepi, he's best known for The Birth of Venus and Primavera, works that for many people capture the very spirit of the Renaissance. His graceful figures and flowing, idealized beauty make his art endlessly rewarding to recreate.

You'll find three of Botticelli's celebrated figures as paint by numbers kits: Venus (detail) from The Birth of Venus, Virgin (detail), and Portrait of a Young Woman. Each focuses on the delicate faces and details that made his portraits so iconic.

There's a kit for every level here, ranging from Beginner to Advanced. The simpler details make a gentle starting point, while the Venus piece offers a richer challenge with more subtle skin tones and detail. You can pick based on how much of a project you're after.

It's a hands-on way to connect with art history. Working through Botticelli's forms section by section gives you a real appreciation for his craft, and you end with a piece of timeless art to display. It's relaxing, rewarding, and a little bit educational too.

If you love the old masters, browse our full famous paintings collection, or explore more faces and figures in our portrait collection.

Botticelli Paint by Numbers Kits

Sandro Botticelli (about 1445 to 1510) was one of the great painters of the Florentine Renaissance. He trained in the workshop of Fra Filippo Lippi, worked for the powerful Medici family, and painted graceful figures with flowing hair and fine, clear outlines. Our Botticelli paint by numbers kits focus on the faces that made him famous. Close-up details like these let you spend time on the soft skin tones and flowing hair that are hard to see in a full-size reproduction.

Botticelli's Most Famous Paintings

The Birth of Venus

The goddess arriving on a shell, painted in the mid 1480s and now in the Uffizi Gallery, Florence.

Primavera

A spring garden of mythological figures from around 1480, also at the Uffizi, and one of the most discussed paintings of the Renaissance.

Adoration of the Magi

Members of the Medici circle appear as the Magi's followers, and Botticelli likely painted himself at the right edge.

Venus and Mars

A long panel of the sleeping god of war, now at the National Gallery in London.

Sandro Botticelli Paintings You Can Paint

Venus (detail)

The face and golden hair of Venus from The Birth of Venus. Rated advanced, with subtle skin tones to build up.

Virgin (detail)

A tender close-up of the Virgin's face, a lovely choice for Easter. Rated advanced.

Portrait of a Young Woman

A calm, elegant portrait in the Florentine style. Rated intermediate, it is the easiest start in this collection.

Tips for Painting Botticelli's Renaissance Faces

Botticelli worked in thin, smooth layers of tempera, so a gentle hand and patience suit his faces well. Work from the largest background areas toward the face, let each layer dry, and use the finest brush for eyes and lips. Good light helps you read the small numbers in the skin tones. New to painting? Read our guide to how to paint by numbers.

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What's Inside Every Botticelli Kit

Numbered canvas

Pre-printed with clear outlines and small, easy-to-read numbers.

Matched acrylic paints

Every pot is numbered to match the canvas, so no mixing is needed.

Three brushes

One for large areas and two for the fine details.

Reference sheet

A printed guide of the finished painting plus simple instructions.

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If you love Botticelli paintings, browse our portrait kits, all our famous paintings and the full range of paint by numbers kits, or turn a family portrait into a custom kit.

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Botticelli Paint by Numbers Kits