Mars

About this work

This engraving shows a muscular man in armor holding a spear and a shield. His helmet has a plume, and he’s stepping over a smaller figure on the ground. The background has a rocky landscape and a few scattered objects. The word "MARS" is written at the top, and there’s a symbol for the planet Mars next to it. The artist used sharp lines and shading to make the armor and muscles look tough. The smaller figure seems to be defeated, lying under Mars’s boot. This kind of image was often used to show ideas, not just real people or places. Try looking up engraving to see how artists create these detailed prints.