Mars and Venus n.d.

drawing, print, paper, ink, chalk, graphite, black-chalk

drawing

toned paper

ink painting

print

pencil sketch

paper

ink

fluid art

ink drawing experimentation

coffee painting

pen-ink sketch

chalk

water

graphite

watercolour illustration

pencil art

black-chalk

watercolor

"Mars and Venus" is a drawing by Jacob Toorenvliet, depicting the Roman god of war, Mars, and the goddess of love, Venus. They are shown seated together under a canopy, with a small child standing between them. This intimate scene, likely a preparatory drawing for a larger work, showcases Toorenvliet's skillful use of shading and line work to create a sense of depth and emotion. It currently resides at the Art Institute of Chicago.