Mars and Venus
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Mars and Venus, painted by Nicolas Poussin in 1626, was part of the baroque movement.

Depicted are Mars, Ares, Venus, Aphrodite, Cupid, Heaven, Iron, Copper, with themes of eros, seduction, femininity, masculinity, peace, and symbolism of evening star, laurel wreath, torch, hieros gamos.

Artwork painted on oil on canvas, in 17th Century France.

France