Study of the Allegorical Figure Bellona in Rubens’ ‘The Apotheosis of Henri IV’ II 1883 - 1886

Paul Cézanne’s "Study of the Allegorical Figure Bellona in Rubens’ ‘The Apotheosis of Henri IV’ II" (1883–86) is a pencil drawing. It depicts the figure of Bellona, the Roman goddess of war, from Peter Paul Rubens’ painting “The Apotheosis of Henri IV.” Cézanne was known for his meticulous studies of form and his unique approach to depicting the human figure. This drawing showcases his interest in the figure and his fascination with the work of earlier masters.