This document discusses sexuality and eroticism in Renaissance art. It notes that Renaissance art commonly depicted nude or sexualized women, which promoted a female beauty standard tied to sexuality. The document analyzes three paintings - The Birth of Venus by Botticelli, Danae by Titian, and Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci by Piero di Cosimo - that exemplify this trend. It suggests sexuality was seen as a source of power for women at the time, as evidenced by the high social status of courtesans. However, sexuality was also viewed as a punishment from original sin. The document examines how artists depicted idealized female forms and ownership of female sexuality in their works.