1538
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Mars Seated on Trophies is a 1538 ink by Léon Davent, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a muscular man sitting on a pile of broken weapons—spears, shields, and armor. His face is stern, and he holds a spear in one hand while his other arm rests on his knee. Below him, a defeated figure lies on the ground, surrounded by more scattered gear. The artist used sharp lines to show muscle and metal, making everything look tough and detailed. The background is mostly empty, so the focus stays on the two figures and the weapons. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Davent made prints like this.
Léon Davent (French pronunciation: ) was a French printmaker in the mid 16th century, closely associated with the First School of Fontainebleau.
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