Large wooden Renaissance sculpture - Roman god Mars - from
Click here to view this lot Wooden sculpture depicting the Roman god Mars - Renaissance - 1st half 17th century.Mounted on a stone pedestal later on.The sculpture was perhaps part of a renaissance interior or cabinet.Mars was the Roman god of war, but also served as a god of fertility.The term "Renaissance" literally means "rebirth" - In the 15th and 16th century, Antiquity (the classical Greek and Roman world) was a source of inspiration.The last 2 photos are for informational purposes only.Size around: 51.5 cm/Gr. width 20 cm - height without pedestal 47.5 cmWeight: 3.5 kilograms.Condition: Very good, considering the old - a spear is missing - small chips around and a single fracture line - the sculpture has obtained a dark old-age patina in places.This lot will be sent by registered post, with track & trace. Click here to visit Catawiki Read More