![]() ![]() The goddess of love dominates the center of the composition, her sensual curves attracting a lot of attention. Independence is running through their veins.Ĭlouds, dolphins, and Venus! The Birth of Venus by William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825–1905) is a 19th-century masterpiece. Their fiery (and very hard to contain) temperament rules their personality. Aries are passionate lovers, decisive leaders, and always on the go. Mars is often associated with desire and aggression. The planet Mars is the ruler of Aries, so those under this zodiac sign are naturally competitive, ambitious, and courageous. Rubens painted Consequences of War in the Flemish Baroque style. Agony and despair are looming in the disastrous scene. The goddess of love seems to be asking Mars to end the war. Amid the thunderous battle, a nude Venus is holding Mars by the arm-after all, she is his fervent lover. His red, vivid cape draws a lot of attention. Mars, the Roman god of war and military, is depicted as a heroic soldier at the center of the composition. The Flemish artist Peter Paul Rubens (1577–1640) used a variety of muted tones of gray, brown, and green for this artwork. Commissioned by Ferdinando II de’ Medici, this painting serves as a commentary on the Thirty Years War (1618–1648), which wreaked havoc over Central Europe. ![]()
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