like the primavera, the birth of venus is also associated with the concept of virtuous humanity. symbolic fusion of spirit and matter, the harmonious interaction of idea and nature. nevertheless, the interpretations of this painting of extraordinary visual impact are numerous and diverse. the divine ethereal figure has been viewed as an allegorical representation of humanitas upon her arrival to florence, while the nymph holding out the cloak of flowers for the goddess may perhaps be identified as flora. the scene is set in a contemporary setting in a modern city at a metro station, whereas venus in situated in an open metro door, and the other figures are sitting on benches next to her.