During class we went over Botticelli’s Primavera. It is a lush scene containing many characters and symbols that each play a role in the cohesive depiction of springtime. The painting was to be displayed outside the bed chamber and showed a rounded landscape with orange blossoming trees. Venus is seen in the center, telling the viewer they are in the garden of Venus who is also the goddess of love and marriage. Her dress is decorated with flame like decorations, which connects to Saint Lawrence who was associated with fire. Cupid, her son, is also seen in the painting. To the left, the Three Graces are seen in the common way they are often depicted. They are three sister figures who are different but similar and represent harmony as they stand with their arms connected. Zephyr is also seen to the right and he represents a soft wind and is grabbing Chloris, in which flowers are coming out of her mouth. Mercury, the god of messengers and merchants is seen raising his staff.