Mars, Pallas Athena en Victorie c. 1575 - 1580

"Mars, Pallas Athena en Victorie" is a drawing by Jan (I) Snellinck, dating from circa 1575-1580. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts three figures in classical garb, each seated within a circular, domed structure reminiscent of a temple. The figures, Mars, Pallas Athena, and Victory, are rendered with delicate lines and represent the ideals of strength, wisdom, and triumph, respectively. The composition suggests a design for a monumental sculpture, highlighting Snellinck's interest in classicism and his skill in capturing the human form.