Vulcan, Venus, and Eros 1508

"Vulcan, Venus, and Eros" is an engraving by the Italian artist Marcantonio Raimondi, created in 1508. The image depicts the Roman god Vulcan, forging at an anvil, while his wife Venus and their son Eros observe. This scene alludes to the myth of Venus's affair with Mars, which was discovered by Vulcan. The print was likely based on a lost drawing by Raphael, and its meticulous detail and realistic depiction of the figures are characteristic of Raimondi's style.