Antonio Canova painted Pauline Borghese as Venus in 1808. It was made out of marble and it is six and half feet long. It is in Galleria Borghese, Rome. It is a marble statue inspired by classical models. Canova is renowned artist for his classical gods and heros sculptures. In this portrait, Canova has depicted Napoleon's sister. Although Canova wanted to depict Pauline Borghese as the goddess of the Hunt, Diana, Borghese desired to be portrayed as Venus, goddess of love. Borghese is seen holding golden apple which is symbol of the goddess's victory in the judgement of Paris. She is shown as lying on a divan and gracefully holding her posture. This portrait was never got to be admired by Canova's fans due to the gossips of Pauline Borghese's affairs. Due to the gossips, Prince Camillo Borghese kept the sculpture isolated in his Villa. However, the existence of the sculpture was widespread and the artist and subject are disgraced.
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