Mars, god van de oorlogskunsten 1660

"Mars, god van de oorlogskunsten" is a drawing by Dutch artist Moses ter Borch (1645-1667) created in 1660. The drawing depicts the Roman god Mars, god of war, in a nude pose, standing on a pedestal with a spear in his hand. In the foreground, a group of soldiers carrying weapons are depicted, paying homage to Mars. The artwork is in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and its small dimensions of 243mm x 360mm highlight the meticulous detail of the drawing. The work provides insight into Ter Borch's artistic abilities and his interest in classical mythology and military themes.