VERONESE, Paolo
(b. 1528, Verona, d. 1588, Venezia)

Mars and Neptune

1575-78
Oil on canvas, 250 x 180 cm
Palazzo Ducale, Venice

This painting is on the ceiling of the Sala del Collegio in the Doge's Palace.

Here, with Mars and Neptune, against the backdrop of the bell tower of St Mark's and the flag-bedecked masts of the ships, the lion plays an important role. Note the amusing parallel between the warrior god's helmet and the enormous shell of the sea god.




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