<p>Sandro Botticelli (c.1455-1510) is credited as the man behind some of the greatest mythological paintings in Western art history—a great feat, especially considering that we <em>still </em>don’t fully know the meaning behind his most ambitious work.</p><p><em>Primavera, </em>or <em>Spring </em>(c. 1480) is brimming with allegorical puzzle pieces. Rather than using the <em>Primavera </em>to tell a story from the past, this week we’ll take a step into the painting itself in an effort to demystify what was once a prized possession of Florence’s Medici dynasty.</p><p>Today's Image: Sandro Botticelli, <em>Primavera (Spring)</em> (c. 1480). Tempera grassa on wood. Uffizi Gallery, Florence.</p><p>New episodes every other week–ish. Let's keep in touch!</p><p>Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/matta_of_fact</p><p>Email: artofhistorypod@gmail.com</p><p>Instagram: @artofhistorypodcast</p><p>TikTok: @artofhistorypod // @matta_of_fact</p><p>Twitter: @ArtHistoricPod</p>--- Support this podcast:...