The Forge of Vulcan
1570–80
Object PlaceNuremberg, Germany
Medium/TechniqueMetal; bronze
DimensionsDiameter: 6 1/4 in.
Credit LineFrederick Brown Fund
Accession number62.1167
On View
On viewClassificationsSculpture
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The scene of the Forge of Vulcan was often associated with the sculptor working in bronze. Vulcan, the Roman god of fire, was considered the greatest metal worker and an image of his forge could be seen as an emblem of artistic creativity.
ProvenanceJohan Quirijn van Regteren Altena (b. 1899 - d. 1980), Amsterdam; sold by Regteren Altena to Nystad Antiquairs, The Hague; 1962, sold by Nystad to the MFA for $1,100. (Accession Date: December 12, 1962)
Master H. W. G.
about 1600
