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Mars and Venus, c1485, (1911). Artist: Sandro Botticelli
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Mars and Venus, c1485, (1911). Artist: Sandro Botticelli
Mars and Venus, c1485. Painting held in The National Gallery, London. From A History of Painting Vol. 1 by Haldane MacFall [T.C. and E.C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911.]
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This print showcases Sandro Botticelli's masterpiece, "Mars and Venus" painted around 1485. The artwork is held in The National Gallery, London, and was featured in the book "A History of Painting Vol. 1" by Haldane MacFall, published in 1911. The image captures an outdoor scene where Mars, the god of war, and Venus, the goddess of love and beauty, are depicted together. Mars reclines on a white cloth while wearing a helmet and holding his sword nearby—a symbol of warfare. Meanwhile, Venus lies beside him with her flowing blonde hair cascading over her nakedness—an embodiment of divine beauty. Botticelli's painting reflects the Renaissance period with its meticulous attention to detail and vibrant colors rendered through tempera technique. This particular print beautifully preserves every brushstroke for us to admire centuries later. The companionship between Mars and Venus portrayed here represents a concept often explored in art—how love can tame even the fiercest warriors. It also highlights Botticelli's skillful portrayal of human emotions within religious themes. As we gaze upon this stunning piece captured through panoramic photography by The Print Collector in the early 20th century, we are transported back to fifteenth-century Italy when Botticelli created this timeless work that continues to captivate audiences today.
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