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Relief under Mars

Artus Quellinus the Elder1653

Royal Palace Amsterdam

Royal Palace Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Below Mars, a complete set of military accoutrements is shown hanging from two nails. Two helmets, one adorned with a laurel wreath and the other with a dragon, two cuirasses, palm fronds, swords, battle-axe, trumpets, bow and quivers of arrows, spear, various kinds of shields, a horse’s head armour, and reins and stirrups.

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  • Title: Relief under Mars
  • Creator: Artus Quellinus
  • Creator Lifespan: 1609 - 1668
  • Creator Nationality: Flemish
  • Creator Gender: Male
  • Creator Death Place: Antwerp
  • Creator Birth Place: Antwerp
  • Date Created: 1653
  • Display: Royal Palace Amsterdam
  • Type: Relief
  • Rights: © Stichting Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam. Photo: Erik & Petra Hesmerg.
Royal Palace Amsterdam

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