Let it be known that The Hollywood Gossip gives credit were it is due. Kudos to Photo magazine for an entirely new take on what is always a classic subject:

Gisele Bundchen nude.

In a series of artistic, yet sexy pictures, the publication covers the model in body paint, vines, what appears to be a water dress and all sorts of good stuff.

Here's the Brazilian stunner on the magazine's cover ...

Man, we wish we were Tom Brady right now. After all ... the guy plays pro football for a living and has won three Super Bowls - how awesome would that be?!

If we could read the words on the magazine cover, we'd tell you what it's about. Alas, all we can do is offer our best guess ... oh who cares, it's not like it matters.

No, in all seriousness, there appears to be an environmental theme here. And if so, having Gisele get naked for the cover is a great way to promote the cause.

Click to enlarge many more Gisele photos from Photo ...