_Venus of Melos_
In looking at this statue we think, not of wisdom, or power,
or force, but just of beauty. She stands resting the weight of
her body on one foot, and advancing the other (left) with knee
bent. The posture causes the figure to sway slightly to one
side, describing a fine curved line. The lower limbs are
draped but the upper part of the body is uncovered. (The
unfortunate loss of the statue's arms prevents a positive
knowledge of its original attitude.) The eyes are partly
closed, having something of a dreamy langour. The nose is
perfectly cut, the mouth and chin are moulded in adorable
curves. Yet to say that every feature is of faultless
perfection is but cold praise. No analysis can convey the
sense of her peerless beauty.