Mars Resting

Diego Velázquez, 1640, Pradomuseet

‘Mars Resting’ is a work by Diego Velázquez (Spain, 1599–1660). It is dated 1640. It is part of the collection Pradomuseet.

It is made of oil paint and canvas. It measures 179 × 95 cm. The work belongs to the genre mythological painting. The things depicted include Ares, body armor, combat helmet, and shield.

The catalogue has 173 more works by Diego Velázquez.