The Venus de Milo is one of the world's most famous works of art. The statue is named Venus de Milo, or Venus of Milos, because a peasant founded on the Greek island of Milos in 1820. When found, it was broken into two parts. Other fragments were found, including pieces of arms and a pedestal. With an inscription, these pieces later disappeared and have never been recovered. This ancient statue, made of marble, represents Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty in Roman mythology. Her name is Venus. It stands 6 feet 8 inches tall and was created by an unknown sculptor, perhaps about 1:30 BC, modelled on the ancient Greek ideal of feminine beauty. The statue has broad hips and breasts, in contrast to the fine boned, serene head. Her expression is dignified and attached. Drapery seems to be slipping off her hips. The sculptor carved the torso with careful attention to realism. At the same time making a deliberate effort to create ideal proportions and a harmony of line. Scholars believe the lost right arm may have extended across the body. After the statue's discovery, the French ambassador to Turkey bought the statue. He had it repaired, then gave it to King Louis, the 18th of France. The king, in turn, presented the statue to the Louvre Museum.