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7 works across 1 institution
Washington DC's National Gallery of Art holds 7 works by Sandro Botticelli (1445–1510) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Botticelli was the foremost painter of the Florentine Early Renaissance, working under the patronage of the Medici family. His mythological paintings The Birth of Venus and Primavera, both in the Uffizi, are among the most celebrated images in Western art. Almost all of his major works remain in Florence.
National Gallery of Art
Washington DC · 7 works on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
Head of a Youth Wearing a Cap; a Right Forearm with the Hand Clutching a Stone; and a Left Hand Holding a Drapery
National Gallery of Art
c. 1480
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About the artist
Sandro Botticelli
Italian · Early Renaissance · 1445–1510
Botticelli was the foremost painter of the Florentine Early Renaissance, working under the patronage of the Medici family. His mythological paintings The Birth of Venus and Primavera, both in the Uffizi, are among the most celebrated images in Western art. Almost all of his major works remain in Florence.
Key works
The Birth of VenusPrimaveraThe Adoration of the Magi
Frequently asked questions
How many Sandro Botticelli paintings are on display in Washington DC?
Our current data shows 7 Sandro Botticelli paintings on display in Washington DC, spread across the National Gallery of Art. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Washington DC has the most Sandro Botticelli paintings?
National Gallery of Art holds all 7 known Sandro Botticelli works in Washington DC.
Where else can I see Sandro Botticelli's paintings?
Sandro Botticelli's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Sandro Botticelli →
Planning your visit to Washington DC
Washington DC's Smithsonian museums — including the National Gallery of Art, American Art Museum, and Hirshhorn — are all permanently free to enter. They're clustered along the National Mall and easily walked between. The National Gallery has two buildings connected by an underground passage; the East Building houses 20th-century art.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.