Who painted Mars and Venus?

Mars and Venus was painted by German 15th Century in 1450.

Where can I see Mars and Venus?

Mars and Venus is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Mars and Venus?

Mars and Venus is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

Mars and Venus

German 15th Century , 1450

Mars and Venus is an ink print by the Renaissance artist German 15th Century. It dates from 1450 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Mars and Venus is a woodcut print depicting a circular scene with a central town surrounded by figures. The print is a restrike, made from the original woodblock.

Subject & Meaning

The scene features a village at its center, encircled by larger figures, possibly Mars and Venus, and numerous smaller, distorted human forms. The contrast between the peaceful town and the tense surrounding figures may symbolize the interplay between war and love.

Technique & Style

The woodcut is characterized by sharp, simple lines and a stark black-and-white aesthetic, with no shading or gradations of tone. This style is typical of the woodcut medium, which involves carving a design into a woodblock to produce a print.