Mars
1594
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1594
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting shows a figure of Mars, likely from Roman mythology. It's a simple yet detailed image. The artist used a technique that creates strong contrasts between light and dark, which adds depth to the image. This technique is interesting because it was still relatively new at the time. You can learn more about this technique by looking into the work of artist: Goltzius, Hendrick