Vulcan 1600 - 1700

This anonymous drawing, "Vulcan," depicts the Roman god of fire and metalworking in a workshop. Created in the 17th century, the drawing uses brown washes and pen and ink on paper to depict Vulcan forging metal, an iconic depiction of the god's labor. The artist likely took inspiration from the traditional depictions of Vulcan, focusing on the details of his labor and the surrounding workshop. The drawing is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.