Photo TidbitsVénus de Milo

By Jim and Emmy Humberd

An amusing story is told about the missing arms of the Vénus de Milo. A contest was held where sculptors tried to attach arms to a copy of that famous statue, but none looked just right. Some tried to place a baby in either or both of her arms. Others rested her hand on a hip, had her carrying a package, or had the arms reaching to the sky, but nothing appeared to fit. This seems to suggest that when it was finished centuries ago, the sculptor did not like the look of the arms, so destroyed them.

Books by Jim and Emmy Humberd:
Invitation to France
Invitation to Germany
Invitation to Italy

Related Links:
APHRODITE OF MELOS (Venus de Milo)
Venus de Milo

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