De planeet Mars en zijn invloed op de wereld 1585

Johann Sadeler I's engraving, "De planeet Mars en zijn invloed op de wereld" (1585), depicts the Roman god Mars, god of war, riding his chariot across the sky. Mars's presence is associated with conflict and battle, a theme reinforced by the image of a city under siege in the background. The engraved image's rich detail and the zodiac symbols surrounding Mars, including Aries and Scorpio, represent the artist's mastery of printmaking and his interest in astronomy. The artwork, which can be found at the Rijksmuseum, provides a unique insight into the artistic and astrological beliefs of the 16th century.