Mars Resting
A painting by Diego Velazquez completed 1639-1640. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mars or Resting Mars (Descanso de Marte, literally The Rest of Mars) is a 1640 painting by Diego Velázquez. It is now in the Prado Museum. The painting was inspired by Il Pensieroso, one of Michelangelo's sculptures for the Medici in the new sacristy of the Basilica of San Lorenzo. This painting is a satirical depiction of the god Mars. It is thought to have been finished around 1639–1640.
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Artist | Diego Velázquez |
Year | c.1640 |
Medium | Oil on canvas |
Dimensions | 179 cm × 95 cm (70 in × 37 in) |
Location | Museo del Prado, Madrid |
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