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Ares Collection (#3)

"Ares: The God of War in Art and Mythology" Head of a statue of Ares: This Roman sculpture captures the fierce expression and power associated with the god of war, Ares

Background imageAres Collection: Peace and War (oil on canvas)

Peace and War (oil on canvas)
AGN130369 Peace and War (oil on canvas) by Etty, William (1787-1849); 77x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: after Sir Peter Paul Rubens; ); Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageAres Collection: Venus, Mars and Divus Julius (marble) (b / w photo)

Venus, Mars and Divus Julius (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI242826 Venus, Mars and Divus Julius (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman; Algeria; (add.info.: goddess of beauty and love; relief from altar in Carthage; cult image from the temple to Augustus; ); Alinari

Background imageAres Collection: Sacrifice of a bull, a ram and a pig in honour of the God mars

Sacrifice of a bull, a ram and a pig in honour of the God mars
XIR176205 Sacrifice of a bull, a ram and a pig in honour of the God mars, frieze from the Altar of Domitius Ahenobarbus, from the Temple of Neptune, Rome (stone) (detail) by Roman

Background imageAres Collection: View of the Temple of Mars, from A History of Discoveries at Helicarnassus, Cnidus

View of the Temple of Mars, from A History of Discoveries at Helicarnassus, Cnidus
STC255156 View of the Temple of Mars, from A History of Discoveries at Helicarnassus, Cnidus, & Branchidae, by Charles Thomas Newton (1816-94) published 1862 (litho) by Picken

Background imageAres Collection: Mars, 1864 (oil on canvas)

Mars, 1864 (oil on canvas)
3597142 Mars, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 32.1x30.9 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; French, out of copyright

Background imageAres Collection: Design of Centre Panel of Ceiling of the Grand Gallery of the Palais Royal

Design of Centre Panel of Ceiling of the Grand Gallery of the Palais Royal
1067172 Design of Centre Panel of Ceiling of the Grand Gallery of the Palais Royal, engraved by Nicolas Henri Tardieu (1674-1749), 1717 (engraving) by Coypel

Background imageAres Collection: Portrait of the Artist as Mars (oil on canvas)

Portrait of the Artist as Mars (oil on canvas)
CH262795 Portrait of the Artist as Mars (oil on canvas) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); 39.4x29.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageAres Collection: Mars, Venus and Cupid, 1530 (engraving)

Mars, Venus and Cupid, 1530 (engraving)
3704019 Mars, Venus and Cupid, 1530 (engraving) by Leyden, Lucas van (c.1494-1533); 19x24.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Venus, goddess of love, and Mars, god of war)

Background imageAres Collection: Mars reposing in the lap of Venus, c. 1805-15 (w / c over pencil on paper)

Mars reposing in the lap of Venus, c. 1805-15 (w / c over pencil on paper)
SJS150967 Mars reposing in the lap of Venus, c.1805-15 (w/c over pencil on paper) by Cosway, Richard (1742-1821); Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Background imageAres Collection: Mars, ancient Roman god of war (engraving)

Mars, ancient Roman god of war (engraving)
5207774 Mars, ancient Roman god of war (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mars, ancient Roman god of war)

Background imageAres Collection: Venus, Injured by Diomedes, Returns to Olympus, c. 1803 (oil on wood)

Venus, Injured by Diomedes, Returns to Olympus, c. 1803 (oil on wood)
3597143 Venus, Injured by Diomedes, Returns to Olympus, c.1803 (oil on wood) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 26.6x32.6 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; (add.info.: In the Iliad)

Background imageAres Collection: Mars and Venus with cherubs on a blue background, from Herculaneum (fresco)

Mars and Venus with cherubs on a blue background, from Herculaneum (fresco)
XIR240946 Mars and Venus with cherubs on a blue background, from Herculaneum (fresco) by Roman, (1st century AD); 59x60 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Background imageAres Collection: View of the Temple of Mars, from A History of Disoveries at Helicarnassus, Cnidus

View of the Temple of Mars, from A History of Disoveries at Helicarnassus, Cnidus
STC255155 View of the Temple of Mars, from A History of Disoveries at Helicarnassus, Cnidus, & Branchidae, by Charles Thomas Newton (1816-94) published 1862 (litho) by English School

Background imageAres Collection: Mars Appearing to Rhea Silvia, from a relief found at Aquincum (stone) (b / w photo)

Mars Appearing to Rhea Silvia, from a relief found at Aquincum (stone) (b / w photo)
ALI218386 Mars Appearing to Rhea Silvia, from a relief found at Aquincum (stone) (b/w photo) by Roman; Hungarian National Gallery, Budapest

Background imageAres Collection: Venus and Cupids with the Arms of Mars, c. 1743 (oil on canvas)

Venus and Cupids with the Arms of Mars, c. 1743 (oil on canvas)
3960011 Venus and Cupids with the Arms of Mars, c.1743 (oil on canvas) by Loo, Carle van (1705-65); 126 x 103 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; French, out of copyright

Background imageAres Collection: Cygnus changed into a swan (engraving)

Cygnus changed into a swan (engraving)
3480599 Cygnus changed into a swan (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Cygnus changed into a swan. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Background imageAres Collection: The Worship of Zeus, an illustration from L Odyssee, by Homer

The Worship of Zeus, an illustration from L Odyssee, by Homer
STC386310 The Worship of Zeus, an illustration from L Odyssee, by Homer, translated by Victor Berard, 1929-33 (colour litho) by Schmied

Background imageAres Collection: Attic black-figure amphora depicting the Birth of Athena (pottery)

Attic black-figure amphora depicting the Birth of Athena (pottery)
PWI92558 Attic black-figure amphora depicting the Birth of Athena (pottery) by Greek, (6th century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Greek, out of copyright

Background imageAres Collection: Ms 2617 Arcitas praying to Mars, Palemon praying to Venus, Emily praying to Diana

Ms 2617 Arcitas praying to Mars, Palemon praying to Venus, Emily praying to Diana
STC205197 Ms 2617 Arcitas praying to Mars, Palemon praying to Venus, Emily praying to Diana, from La Teseida, by Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-75) 1340-41 (vellum) by French School

Background imageAres Collection: Ms 1058-1975 f3r Digging and Tree Planting, illuminated calendar page for March

Ms 1058-1975 f3r Digging and Tree Planting, illuminated calendar page for March
FIT133905 Ms 1058-1975 f3r Digging and Tree Planting, illuminated calendar page for March, from a Book of Hours, c.1500 (vellum) by Flemish School, (16th century); 19.2x13.3 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Background imageAres Collection: Attic black-figure amphora decorated with a scene of Heracles dressed in a lion skin

Attic black-figure amphora decorated with a scene of Heracles dressed in a lion skin
AMQ103318 Attic black-figure amphora decorated with a scene of Heracles dressed in a lion skin fighting Cycnus, c.540 BC (ceramic) by Painter of Berlin, (fl.c.550-530 BC); Ashmolean Museum

Background imageAres Collection: Prague astronomical clocks calendar plate - March, 1865-66 (oil on copper plate)

Prague astronomical clocks calendar plate - March, 1865-66 (oil on copper plate)
1163582 Prague astronomical clocks calendar plate - March, 1865-66 (oil on copper plate) by MAanes, Josef (1820-71); 42.5x42.5 cm; Museum of the City of Prague

Background imageAres Collection: Hercules fighting Ares (colour litho)

Hercules fighting Ares (colour litho)
957846 Hercules fighting Ares (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules fighting Ares. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Background imageAres Collection: Venus and Mars discovered by Apollo, from The Loves of the Gods, 1531-60

Venus and Mars discovered by Apollo, from The Loves of the Gods, 1531-60

Background imageAres Collection: Venus and Mars, from The Loves of the Gods, 1531-60. Creator: Giulio Bonasone

Venus and Mars, from The Loves of the Gods, 1531-60. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Venus and Mars, from The Loves of the Gods, 1531-60

Background imageAres Collection: Juno, Mars and Cupid, set within an elaborate frame, from the Loves, Rages and Jealous

Juno, Mars and Cupid, set within an elaborate frame, from the Loves, Rages and Jealousies of Juno, 1531-76

Background imageAres Collection: Mars and Venus United by Love, c. 1570 (oil on canvas)

Mars and Venus United by Love, c. 1570 (oil on canvas)
3432865 Mars and Venus United by Love, c.1570 (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); 207x161 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageAres Collection: The Return from War: Mars Disarmed by Venus, c. 1610-2 (oil on panel)

The Return from War: Mars Disarmed by Venus, c. 1610-2 (oil on panel)
3077173 The Return from War: Mars Disarmed by Venus, c.1610-2 (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan (1568-1625) & Rubens, P.P. (1577-1640); 127.3x163.5 cm; J

Background imageAres Collection: Head of Ares, god of war. Roman sculpture

Head of Ares, god of war. Roman sculpture after an original of 330 BC. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageAres Collection: Diomedes and Athena attacking Ares during the Trojan war. Diomedes or Diomede

Diomedes and Athena attacking Ares during the Trojan war. Diomedes or Diomede, hero of Greek mythology. Athena, also spelled Athene, the city protectress, Greek goddess of war, handicraft

Background imageAres Collection: The assembly of the Gods on Mount Olympus, Greece. A Popular History of Greece, published 1887

The assembly of the Gods on Mount Olympus, Greece. A Popular History of Greece, published 1887

Background imageAres Collection: Cadmus Sowing Dragons Teeth Cadmus sows dragon teeth

Cadmus Sowing Dragons Teeth Cadmus sows dragon teeth
Cadmus Sowing Dragons Teeth, Cadmus sows the dragon teeth. In a landscape on the left is Cadmus next to the killed dragon of Ares, above him Minerva is floating

Background imageAres Collection: Mercury chased Mars Fame Title page European Mercury

Mercury chased Mars Fame Title page European Mercury
Mercury chased by Mars and Fame Title page for: European Mercury, Seventh Piece, First Part: Embracing the First Maiden of the Jaer 1696, Mercury chased by Mars and Fame

Background imageAres Collection: Mars Mercury hold written paper together Title page

Mars Mercury hold written paper together Title page
Mars and Mercury hold a written paper together Title page for: European Mercury, Eighth Piece, First Part: Embracing the ses First Maiden of the Jaer 1697

Background imageAres Collection: Mars raised sword front city fired Title page

Mars raised sword front city fired Title page
Mars with raised sword in front of a city fired Title page for: European Mercury, Second Piece, First Part: Covering the Months, January, February and March of the Year 1691

Background imageAres Collection: Mars Paintings Francesco Albani series title

Mars Paintings Francesco Albani series title
Mars Paintings by Francesco Albani (series title), The war god Mars with shield and spear. Decoration of a pendentief. (Story of) Mars (Ares), Giovanni Girolamo Frezza (mentioned on object), 1704

Background imageAres Collection: Mars Four gods series title god Mars sitting

Mars Four gods series title god Mars sitting
Mars Four gods (series title), The god Mars sitting in front of a wall, with a torch in his right hand. (story of) Mars (Ares), Odoardo Fialetti (mentioned on object), Italy, 1583 - 1638, paper

Background imageAres Collection: Abundance hunter Title page Le Mercure hollandois

Abundance hunter Title page Le Mercure hollandois
Abundance and a hunter Title page for: Le Mercure hollandois, dl IX, ca. In the background Death in the form of a skeleton

Background imageAres Collection: Triumph Mars Ares

Triumph Mars Ares
Triumph of Mars (Ares)

Background imageAres Collection: Octavian closes gates temple Mars Ares

Octavian closes gates temple Mars Ares
Octavian closes gates of temple of Mars (Ares)

Background imageAres Collection: Mars Ares prepares death Adonis killed boar

Mars Ares prepares death Adonis killed boar
Mars (Ares) prepares death of Adonis, who is killed by boar

Background imageAres Collection: Mars Ares Venus

Mars Ares Venus
Mars (Ares) and Venus

Background imageAres Collection: Jealousy door awaiting Mars Ares Venus

Jealousy door awaiting Mars Ares Venus
Jealousy at door awaiting Mars (Ares) and Venus




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"Ares: The God of War in Art and Mythology" Head of a statue of Ares: This Roman sculpture captures the fierce expression and power associated with the god of war, Ares. Ares and Aphrodite: Greek art often depicts the passionate love affair between Ares and Aphrodite, showcasing their intense connection amidst the chaos of battle. Mars (oil on canvas): Artists have long been inspired by the mythological figure of Mars, creating stunning oil paintings that bring his warrior spirit to life on canvas. Bowl with The Chastisement of Love: This earthenware bowl portrays an intriguing scene where love is being disciplined, reminding us that even gods like they are be subject to matters of the heart. Allegory of Mars (fresco): In this captivating fresco from 1496-1500, we witness an allegorical representation of Mars as a symbol for war, highlighting its destructive nature. Mars gradivus (bronze): Crafted in bronze in 1559, this sculpture showcases Mars as "Mars Gradivus, " emphasizing his role as a divine protector during times of conflict. Hadrian's Villa - Statue in Canopus: Explore the grandeur and majesty at Hadrian's Villa with a remarkable statue depicting none other than God Mars himself from the 2nd century AD. Head of Ares: Discover another Roman sculpture capturing the essence and strength embodied by Ares – head held high, ready for battle against any foe who dares challenge him. Greek art - Siphnish Treasury Frieze Sculpture: Admire intricate frieze sculptures found within Greece's Siphnish Treasury showcasing Ionic style architecture while honoring deities such as mighty Ares. Colourful Oyster Huts at Port Ostreicole in Ares.