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OriginalBellona was an Ancient Roman goddess of war, corresponding to the Ancient Greek Enyo. She was called the sister of Mars, and in some sources, his wife or an associate of his female cult partner Nerio. This painting of the goddess, dating to 1633, was completed by Rembrandt.
Reason
High quality painting by a great master; useful illustration, has long been stable in the article. Underrepresented area.
Articles in which this image appears
Bellona (goddess), List of paintings by Rembrandt
FP category for this image
Wikipedia:Featured pictures/Culture, entertainment, and lifestyle/Religion and mythology
Creator
Rembrandt

Promoted File:Bellona, by Rembrandt van Rijn.jpg --Armbrust The Homunculus 18:44, 19 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]