Tirsdag. Mars prøver skarpheden af sin lansespids 1743 - 1809

Nicolai Abildgaard’s “Tirsdag. Mars prøver skarpheden af sin lansespids” is a pen and wash drawing depicting the Roman God Mars, seated on a cloud, testing the sharpness of his spear. The drawing is a study for a larger work, possibly a ceiling painting or a fresco. Abildgaard was a prominent Danish artist known for his Neoclassical style and his interest in mythology and history. This drawing is an example of his ability to render the human form with anatomical accuracy and dynamism. The drawing is housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.