Venus de Milo Unearthed: Greece's Lost Masterpiece Resurfaces
French sailors stumble upon the marble statue while digging through a cave on Melos, revealing a masterpiece that had vanished for centuries. This discovery immediately captivated the art world, establishing a new benchmark for classical beauty and securing the Louvre's status as the global center for antiquities.
April 8, 1820
206 years ago
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