"Mars Resting" by Diego Velázquez

The Nude in Art

Description

Was Mars noble, heroic and powerful or in fact, a little past his prime? Colin Wiggins discusses Velázquez’s unconventional and tongue-in-cheek depiction of a classical deity.

you may also like

Click the keywords below to learn more:

Image of Colin Wiggins, lecturer and art historian
Colin Wiggins
PROFILE
Also in the series
SEE ALL
If you’d like to learn more...