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The four elements: "The Fire"Allegory. Come and Vulcan in the blacksmith
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JLJ4602317 The four elements: " The Fire" Allegory. Come and Vulcan in the blacksmith, making weapons for their son Enee. Around them blacksmiths and goldsmith work on armor, weapons, vases, jewellery, drinking cups, dishes and cauldrons. Painting by Jan Breugel Le Vieux calls Bruegel de Velours (Brueghel or Breughel, 1568-1625) 1610 Sun. 0, 46x0, 83 m Lyon, musee des Beaux Arts by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France; (add.info.: The four elements: " The Fire" Allegory. Come and Vulcan in the blacksmith, making weapons for their son Enee. Around them blacksmiths and goldsmith work on armor, weapons, vases, jewellery, drinking cups, dishes and cauldrons. Painting by Jan Breugel Le Vieux calls Bruegel de Velours (Brueghel or Breughel, 1568-1625) 1610 Sun. 0, 46x0, 83 m Lyon, musee des Beaux Arts); Photo ePhoto Josse; Flemish, out of copyright
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Flemish Style Forge Goldsmith Handicraft Late Natural Elements 4 Venus Aphrodite Vulcan Hephaistos Antique Greece Craftsman Grece Mythological Character
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The Fire
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. Allegory captures the essence of ancient Greek mythology and craftsmanship in a stunning visual display. In this print, we are transported to the blacksmith's workshop where Vulcan, the god of fire and forge, is diligently crafting weapons for his son Enee. Surrounding them are skilled blacksmiths and goldsmiths engrossed in their work, creating armor, weapons, vases, jewelry, drinking cups, dishes, and cauldrons. Painted by Jan Breugel Le Vieux (Brueghel or Breughel) in 1610 during the late Renaissance period, this masterpiece showcases Flemish artistry at its finest. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring life to each element depicted within the composition. The allegorical representation of fire symbolizes not only Vulcan's divine power but also signifies passion and transformation. As flames dance around him while he works tirelessly on his creations, we witness the fusion of mythological characters with human craftsmanship. This painting serves as a reminder of humanity's connection to nature's elements; it explores themes such as creation through fire and our ability to shape our world through skillful artistry. It invites us to appreciate both the beauty found in artistic expression and the significance of ancient myths that continue to inspire generations. Displayed at Musee des Beaux-Arts in Lyon, France today; "The Fire". Allegory remains an enduring testament to Bruegel de Velours' talent as well as a window into Greco-Roman mythology intertwined with Flemish style aesthetics.
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