Vulcan's Forge

Attributed to Master of the Story of Cadmus

Etched by Anonymous, French, School of Fontainebleau, 16th century French

ca. 1542–45

Not on view

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Title: Vulcan's Forge
Artist: Attributed to Master of the Story of Cadmus (active ca. 1542–47)
Artist: Designed by Francesco Primaticcio (Italian, Bologna 1504/5–1570 Paris)
Artist: Etched by Anonymous, French, School of Fontainebleau, 16th century
Date: ca. 1542–45
Medium: Etching
Dimensions: Sheet: 12 1/16 x 16 9/16 in. (30.7 x 42 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund,1955
Object Number: 55.590.5
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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