Pendant Design with Mars Standing in a Niche 1530 - 1573

This intricate design by Flemish artist Jan Collaert I, created between 1530 and 1573, depicts a pendant with Mars, the Roman god of war, standing within a niche. The pendant is adorned with an elaborate, swirling heart-shaped frame and detailed foliage, as well as three teardrop-shaped pendants. The design was likely meant to be used for jewelry or other decorative objects, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of the period. The drawing also includes two small, circular designs, potentially representing buttons or other small adornments.