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The Planet Mars and Its Influence on the World
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The Planet Mars and Its Influence on the World

Johann Sadeler (I) · 1585 · plakken; engraving; hand coloring; paper; parchment (animal material)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The god Mars on his triumphal chariot, drawn by two horses, riding on the clouds. Top left: constellation Aries, top right: constellation Cancer. Bottom: a river landscape with fighting soldiers and burning cities. Below the image, a Latin panegyric on the influence of the planet Jupiter on the regions of Europe (England, Italy, Germany, Spain). This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printalbumbladmilitary servicesiege, position warchariot, triumphal car
Credit lineDe planeet Mars en zijn invloed op de wereld. 1585. Johann Sadeler (I). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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