Venus and Mars discovered by Apollo, from "The Loves of the Gods" — Giulio Bonasone | DiscoverArt

Giulio Bonasone

Venus and Mars discovered by Apollo, from "The Loves of the Gods"

ca. 1531–76

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16 × 10.9 cm (6.3 × 4.3 in)

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