The Birth of Venus may refer to the birth of the mythological goddess Venus. Other uses include: In paintings, the term "the birth of Venus" has often been interchanged with Venus Anadyomene. For examples of this theme, see: The Birth of Venus (Botticelli) Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite or Birth of Venus, Nicolas Poussin, Philadelphia The Birth of Venus (Boucher) The Birth of Venus (Bouguereau) The Birth of Venus (Cabanel) The Birth of Venus, a painting by Amaury Duval The Birth of Venus (Gérôme) In literature: The Birth of Venus (novel), a novel by Sarah Dunant In music: La Naissance de Vénus, a choral work by Gabriel Fauré See also The birth of Aphrodite