The Rule of Mars [right panel]

Albrecht Altdorfer, circa 1535

The artwork depicts a scene with a central figure and multiple other figures. The central figure, positioned at the top, is seated with legs bent and arms spread, holding a sword in one hand and a torch in the other. He wears a short tunic with a breastplate, and his head is surrounded by a glowing halo. Below, a large group of nude figures is engaged in various interactions, adorned with greenery and necklaces. They fill the lower portion of the image. The background features a cloudy sky with a sunlit halo effect around the central figure, and architectural elements like domes and columns are visible in the distance. The overall color palette is muted with earth tones and soft lighting.
Artista
Albrecht Altdorfer
Datazione
circa 1535
Tipologia
Dipinto
Tecnica
oil on hardboard transferred from panel
Dimensioni
39 × 15,7 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The artwork depicts a scene with a central figure and multiple other figures. The central figure, positioned at the top, is seated with legs bent and arms spread, holding a sword in one hand and a torch in the other. He wears a short tunic with a breastplate, and his head is surrounded by a glowing halo. Below, a large group of nude figures is engaged in various interactions, adorned with greenery and necklaces. They fill the lower portion of the image. The background features a cloudy sky with a sunlit halo effect around the central figure, and architectural elements like domes and columns are visible in the distance. The overall color palette is muted with earth tones and soft lighting.

Albrecht Altdorfer