Rubens, the Consequences of War

Peter Paul Rubens, _The Consequences of War_ , 1638-39, oil on canvas (Palatine Gallery, Palazzo Pitti, Florence), speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris Rubens, explaining his painting, The Consequences of War: The principal figure is Mars, who has left open the temple of Janus (which in time of peace, according to Roman custom, remained closed) and rushes forth with shield and blood-s

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