Mario Balassi (after) ( 1604 - 1667 ) was an Italian painter. Mario Balassi (after) s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 9400 USD for Delilah in 2004 to 13000 USD for Venus crowning a sleeping Mars with a wreath in 2006 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.