The Birth of Venus vs Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog
Which painting? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- The Birth of Venus Sandro Botticelli · 1485 62% · #3 in the world
- Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog Caspar David Friedrich · 1818 38% · #18 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks The Birth of Venus over Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog, 62% to 38%. The Birth of Venus is #3 of the 130 paintings in the world ranking, and #1 of the 12 from the 15th century. Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog is #18, and #7 of the 57 from the 19th century.
Side by side
| The Birth of Venus | Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #3 | #18 |
| Artist | Sandro Botticelli | Caspar David Friedrich |
| Year | 1485 | 1818 |