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Vulcan Forging the Arrows of Cupid

Attributed to Pseudo Melioli

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture shows three figures in a workshop setting. Two men are engaged in a craft, possibly metalworking or blacksmithing. One holds a hammer while the other holds a long tool, both focused on a central anvil and a round object. To the left, there is a smaller figure poised above with a bow, while armor pieces hang below. The sculpture is made of golden metal and is detailed in relief on a square plaque with a textured background and a raised border. There is a small circular hole at the top of the plaque.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th - early 16th century
Medium
gilded bronze//(much abraded)
Dimensions
3632 × 3632 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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