Mars, geflankeerd door twee saters 1528 - 1573

"Mars, geflankeerd door twee saters" (Mars Flanked by Two Satyrs) is a small etching by the French artist Etienne Delaune. Created sometime between 1528 and 1573, the artwork features a central figure of Mars, the Roman god of war, standing on a pedestal surrounded by elaborate decorative scrollwork, and flanked by two satyrs. Delaune, born in 1518 and known for his intricate ornamental designs, utilizes the small space to create a visually dense composition. The intricate details and fantastical imagery are characteristic of the Mannerist style, which emphasized sophistication and artifice. The artwork is currently in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.