It is one of his late works, being dated 1673; the names of Anchises and Æneas occur.
Of the affection of Venus for Mars and of her relations with Anchises, the father of Æneas, mention is elsewhere made.
There is an opinion of some critics, that he and Anchises had given offence by advising the restoration of Helen.
Then Anchises' lordly seed brought out equal gloves and bound the hands of both in matched arms.
Zeus was required to bring about the adventure with Anchises.
