Vulcain Collection

Vulcan, sculpture by Vincenzo de' Rossi (1525-87) 1572 (bronze)
BEN82544 Vulcan, sculpture by Vincenzo de' Rossi (1525-87) 1572 (bronze); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

The Forge of Vulcan (oil on canvas)
IND134633 The Forge of Vulcan (oil on canvas) by Bassano, Leandro da Ponte (1557-1622); University of Barcelona, Spain; Index Fototeca

Venus at the Forge of Vulcan
CH19455 Venus at the Forge of Vulcan by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

The Sala degli Elementi, 1555 (photo)
BEN82448 The Sala degli Elementi, 1555 (photo) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74) (and workshop); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Vulcan and Venus (pen & ink)
PHD30585 Vulcan and Venus (pen & ink) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); Kupferstichkabinett, Berlin, Germany; Italian, out of copyright

Painted lady, red admiral and European peacock
Painted lady butterfly, Vanessa cardui 1, red admiral, Vanessa atalanta 2 and European peacock, Aglais io 3. Vanesse belle-dame, Vanesse vulcain, Vanesse paon de jour

Vulcans Forge (oil)
AGN284375 Vulcans Forge (oil) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Italian, out of copyright

The Shield of Achilles, illustration from Le Costume Ancien ou Moderne
CHT220357 The Shield of Achilles, illustration from Le Costume Ancien ou Moderne by Jules Ferrario, Milan c.1820 (colour engraving) by Monticelli

Venus asking Vulcan for the Armour of Aeneas (oil on canvas)
PWI91459 Venus asking Vulcan for the Armour of Aeneas (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 220x145 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Flemish, out of copyright

Venus, Vulcan and Cupid
AII79428 Venus, Vulcan and Cupid by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Forge of Vulcan, 1572 (slate)
BEN82515 The Forge of Vulcan, 1572 (slate) by Casini, Vittorio (fl.c.1570-72); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Vulcans Forge, c. 1660 (oil on canvas)
BOO73036 Vulcans Forge, c.1660 (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); 192.5x151.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

Venus Asking Vulcan for the Armour of Aeneas, 1732
PWI82821 Venus Asking Vulcan for the Armour of Aeneas, 1732 by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 252x175 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

The Gods on Olympus, ceiling painting (fresco)
AII78801 The Gods on Olympus, ceiling painting (fresco) by Viani, Antonio Maria (1555/60-1629); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Vulcans Forge, 1565 (oil on panel)
SCP9647 Vulcans Forge, 1565 (oil on panel) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); 38x28 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Fire (Vulcans Forge)
BH26505 Fire (Vulcans Forge) by Hoet, Gerard (1648-1733); Burghley House Collection, Lincolnshire, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Attic red-figure krater, detail, decorated with a scene of Vulcans forge
BEN119443 Attic red-figure krater, detail, decorated with a scene of Vulcans forge, 5th century BC (ceramic) by Pan Painter (c.475-450 BC); height:42 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples

Venus, Mother of Aeneas, Presenting him with Arms Forged by Vulcan, c. 1635 (oil on canvas)
ONT95912 Venus, Mother of Aeneas, Presenting him with Arms Forged by Vulcan, c.1635 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 107.9x134.6 cm; Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto

Vulcan forging the armour of Achilles (fresco)
AII78741 Vulcan forging the armour of Achilles (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Forge of Vulcan, 1555 (fresco)
BEN82446 The Forge of Vulcan, 1555 (fresco) by Gherardi, C. (1508-56) & Vasari, G. (1511-74); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Temple of Hephaestus, Athens (sepia w / c on paper)
CJP126428 Temple of Hephaestus, Athens (sepia w/c on paper) by Bailey, Henry (1817-1894); 53.3x66 cm; Private Collection; eCharles Plante Fine Arts; English, out of copyright

Venus Demandant a Vulcain des armes pour Enee (engraving)
5227414 Venus Demandant a Vulcain des armes pour Enee (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus Demandant a Vulcain des armes pour Enee)

Venus, Vulcan and Cupid, 1705-06 (oil on canvas)
BAL174046 Venus, Vulcan and Cupid, 1705-06 (oil on canvas) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); 164.5x126.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

The noble banquet celebrating the marriage of Cupid and Psyche from the Sala di Amore e Psiche
XAL78419 The noble banquet celebrating the marriage of Cupid and Psyche from the Sala di Amore e Psiche, 1527-31 (fresco) (for details see 78420-23) by Romano

Steam, c. 1889 (plaster) (b / w photo)
XIR253096 Steam, c.1889 (plaster) (b/w photo) by Chapu, Henri Michel Antoine (1833-91); Paris, France; (add.info.: La Vapeur; displayed at the Galerie des Machines; the Galerie was built for)

Venus in Vulcans Forge, 1641 (oil on canvas)
XIR213849 Venus in Vulcans Forge, 1641 (oil on canvas) by Le Nain Brothers (17th century); 150x116.8 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims, France; (add.info.: making set of armour for Aeneas; ); French

Tour de la Ligue. Members of the Medici Court as the Gods of Olympus (mural) (detail)
XIR212856 Tour de la Ligue. Members of the Medici Court as the Gods of Olympus (mural) (detail) by French School, (16th century); Chateau Tanlay, Tanlay

The Forge of Vulcan (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF105897 The Forge of Vulcan (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Venus and Vulcan (w / c on paper)
BAL114795 Venus and Vulcan (w/c on paper) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Strasbourg, France; (add.info.: presenting the arms of Aeneas; ); Flemish, out of copyright

Vulcain engine designed for Ariane 5 launcher
Vulcain rocket engine. View of a Vulcain rocket motor of the type designed for the Ariane 5 launcher. A single Vulcain is used for the first stage of the Ariane 5

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"Vulcain: A Mythical Journey through Art and Imagination" Step into the mesmerizing world of Vulcain, a captivating figure in ancient mythology. From the stunning oil on canvas masterpiece "The Forge of Vulcan" to the intricate pen & ink illustration of "Vulcan and Venus, " this collection of artworks unveils the enduring fascination with this legendary blacksmith god. In "Venus at the Forge of Vulcan, " we witness an enchanting scene as Venus seeks refuge in Vulcan's forge, surrounded by billows of smoke and sparks flying from his mighty anvil. The Sala degli Elementi transports us back to 1555, where vibrant colors depict Vulcan's mastery over fire and metal. As we delve deeper into these artistic renditions, we encounter delicate butterflies like the Painted lady, red admiral, and European peacock fluttering around Vulcain's domain. Their presence symbolizes transformation and rebirth within his fiery realm. "The Shield of Achilles" takes us on an epic adventure through time as Le Costume Ancien ou Moderne illustrates this mythical artifact forged by none other than Vulcan himself. Its gleaming surface reflects both strength and vulnerability – a testament to the god's craftsmanship. Moving forward, "Venus asking Vulcan for the Armour of Aeneas" captures a poignant moment between two divine beings. With her irresistible charm, Venus persuades Vulcan to create armor fit for her beloved hero Aeneas – a request he cannot refuse. Throughout history, artists have been captivated by Vulcain's forge. In slate or oil on canvas masterpieces such as "The Forge of Vulcan (1572)" or "Vulcan's Forge (c. 1660), " they bring forth vivid depictions that transport us directly into this mythical workshop filled with molten metals glowing under intense heat. Finally, our journey concludes with "Venus, Vulcan, and Cupid. " This harmonious trio embodies the intricate dynamics of love, passion, and creativity.