Vulkans smedie 1498 - 1574

"Vulkans smedie" (Vulcan's Forge) is a black chalk drawing by Maarten van Heemskerck, dated between 1498 and 1574. The drawing depicts the Roman god Vulcan, known for his skill in metalworking, surrounded by his assistants in his forge. The scene is full of movement and energy, with the figures contorted in a dramatic display of labor. This drawing is a study in the human form and a testament to Heemskerck's skill in representing both the muscularity and the grace of the human body. The drawing currently resides in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark.