Forge of Vulcan — Francesco Bassano the Elder
Forge of Vulcan is an artwork by Francesco Bassano the Elder. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Forge of Vulcan
- Artist
- Francesco Bassano the Elder (Italian, 1549 – 1592)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Hephaestus is the divine smith, associated with fire and metalworking. Roman tradition identifies him with Vulcan. He makes extraordinary weapons and objects for the gods and heroes.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Forge of Vulcan
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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