A 16th century allegorical figure of the planet Mars
Mars.
Cologne: Crispijn de Passe, c.1589. Engraving with etching. 130 x 105mm.
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A full-length allegorical figure representing the planet Mars in the form of the Roman god. He stands on a discarded shield, sword raised, a lion and martial trophies at his feet. In the four corners are vignettes: the zodiac signs Capricorn & Scorpio, a fox and more trophies.
Plate 4 of seven illustrations of the planets of the Solar System, plus a titlepage, engraved and published by Crispijn de Passe the Elder (1564-1637).








