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Roman Mythology in Renaissance Art: How the Ancient Gods Returned

June 2, 2026March 11, 2026 by Theo Mercer
Renaissance painter creating a mythological scene of Venus, Apollo, and Bacchus in a classical studio with marble statues and frescoed palace walls.

The Roman gods did not simply return in the Renaissance.The Roman gods did not simply return in the Renaissance. They were rebuilt — from Ovid, from ancient sculpture, from Neoplatonic philosophy, and from what wealthy patrons needed on their walls.

Categories Cultural Influence and Legacy Tags classical antiquity, renaissance art, roman mythology, titian, venus Leave a comment
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