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Mars, from a Mandi Astrology Series

c. 1810

attributed to Sanju

(Indian, active late 1700s–early 1800s)
Culture
Northern India, Pahari kingdoms
Medium
Gum tempera and gold on paper
Measurements
27 x 22.1 cm (10 5/8 x 8 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Nancy and Wayne Hunnicutt 2020.433
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The god Mars in Roman mythology is also a warrior.

Description

This page is from a series of paintings featuring astrological subjects, including personifications of planets and signs of the zodiac. Historically in India, the auspicious conjunction of planets with certain calendar dates was important for determining when to schedule events or ceremonies. Mars is depicted as a warrior with green skin and riding a tiger through the sky.
A vertically oriented gum tempera and gold painting depicts Mars, a green-skinned deity with four arms, riding a leaping tiger. Set within a light blue oval, Mars wears a gold crown and halo, brandishing a curved sword, shield, and gold club. The orange tiger lunges toward our left with an open mouth. Ornate floral borders on yellow and black backgrounds frame the scene, all set within a textured pink outer margin.

Mars, from a Mandi Astrology Series

c. 1810

Sanju

(Indian, active late 1700s–early 1800s)
Northern India, Pahari kingdoms

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