Who created "Mars from The Gods Who Preside Over the Planet"?

Mars from The Gods Who Preside Over the Planet was created by Master I.B. in 1528.

What medium is "Mars from The Gods Who Preside Over the Planet"?

Mars from The Gods Who Preside Over the Planet is Etching.

Is "Mars from The Gods Who Preside Over the Planet" in the public domain?

Yes, Mars from The Gods Who Preside Over the Planet is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Mars from The Gods Who Preside Over the Planet

Master I.B.

1528

Medium

Etching

Dimensions

sheet: 3 1/4 x 1 15/16 in. (8.2 x 5 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011

Accession Number

2012.136.745.3

Tags

AnimalsArmorShieldsWeaponsMarsRams

Art Historical Context

Behold the fierce visage of *Mars from The Gods Who Preside the Planet*, a delicate etching by the enigmatic Master I.B., in 1528. This tiny print, measuring just 3¼ × 1⅞ inches, captures the Roman god of war amid symbols of his dominion: gleaming armor, sturdy shields, lethal weapons, and rams—the zodiacal emblem of Aries, which Mars rules. Produced during the Northern Renaissance, it belongs to a series personifying planetary deities, blending classical mythology with contemporary astrological fascination. Etching, a revolutionary technique popularized in the early 16th century, allowed Mas...

About the Artist

Master I.B. (German) · 1525 –1530

German, active 1525–1530

Mars from The Gods Who Preside Over the Planet

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