Mars
1534
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Gabriele Giolito de' Ferrara
Gabriele Giolito de' Ferrara (1534–1534) was an artist.
See the richer artist page1534
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Mars is a 1534 ink by Gabriele Giolito de' Ferrara, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a busy black-and-white scene with lots of swirling lines and figures. At the center, a muscular man labeled "MARS" stands holding a spear, surrounded by smaller people—some fighting, some fleeing. The background is packed with trees, clouds, and tiny scenes of chaos. Latin words are scattered around the edges, adding to the crowded feel. The artist used sharp, detailed lines to create depth, which is typical of woodcuts. This style was common in Renaissance prints. Look up woodcut to see how artists carved images into wood blocks.
Gabriele Giolito de' Ferrara (1534–1534) was an artist.
See the richer artist page
