# The Combat of Mars and Minerva

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## Artwork

- Artist: [SUVÉE, Joseph-Benoit](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/suve-joseph-benoit-r996b6da93c3091>)
- Date: 1751-1800
- Technique: Oil on canvas, 143 x 104 cm

## Commentary

In 1771 Suvée&#39;s The Combat of Mars and Minerva was the first-prize winner in the competition for the Prix de Rome. Jacques-Louis David came second with his painting of the same subject. Suvée&#39;s painting was more balanced and elegant than David&#39;s unconvincing effort.

## Related artworks

- [Invention of the Art of Drawing](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/suve-joseph-benoit-r996b6da93c3091/invention-of-the-art-of-drawing-r01ee26eb0400b9>)
- [Milo of Croton](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/suve-joseph-benoit-r996b6da93c3091/milo-of-croton-rb7970af032c0f5>)

## Attribution

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