Vulcan at the Forge

Marco Dente

Associated Names
Marco Dente

Artist, Italian, c. 1493 - 1527

This is a drawing of figures working at an anvil. The scene depicts a muscular male figure seated on a block, wielding a hammer and chisel as he focuses on his work. A nude female figure stands beside him, engaging with two winged cherubic figures. One cherub stands beside the male figure holding a tool, while the other two interact with the female figure, one holding onto her arm and the other carrying a club-like object. The background features tightly drawn parallel lines, emphasizing the figures in this detailed scene. The intricate detailing of the figures' musculature, hair, and wings highlights the artist's skill in anatomical representation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1974.55.5

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 227


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65574696

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