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Cast-iron plate for fireplace surround, with Vulcanus
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Cast iron plate, part of the fireplace surround. The opening is framed with an egg-and-dart molding. The pilasters are decorated with a cup in a square frame at the bottom, above which are ribs and a leaf motif, above which on both sides a male bust lifting something heavy. In between, Vulcan is seated with hammer and thunderbolts, as a crown.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineGietijzeren plaat voor ombouw van de haard, met Vulcanus. 1650 - 1700. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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