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The Loves of Mars and Venus [verso]

Enea Vico

Associated Names

Enea Vico

Artist, Italian, 1523 - 1567

Medium

engraving [counterproof]
Credit Line

Andrew W. Mellon Fund
Accession Number

1975.108.2.b
Catalogue Raisonné

Bartsch, no. 21, State (counterproof)

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This is a drawing of a battle scene. The drawing shows a chaotic and intense battle involving female warriors and male soldiers on horseback. The composition is densely packed with dynamic figures in various fighting poses. The figures are depicted in a classical style, with muscular physiques and flowing garments. The scene takes place in front of a large architectural structure with columns. There are numerous weapons, shields, and horses intricately detailed throughout the scene. — The Battle of the Amazons [recto]

Enea Vico

1543

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65568044

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