Mars, Venus Holding a Pear, and a Child 1569

"Mars, Venus Holding a Pear, and a Child" is a pen drawing by Melchior Lorck, created in 1569. This artwork depicts a scene with the Roman god of war, Mars, in the background, while Venus, the goddess of love, reclines in the foreground, offering a pear to a child. Lorck's drawing, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases his skilled use of line and shading to create a dynamic and expressive composition. The drawing's intimate scale, measuring 217 mm by 319 mm, highlights the artist's attention to detail and the delicate nature of the subject matter.