Vulcanus aan het werk 1551 - 1580

This engraving by René Boyvin, titled "Vulcanus aan het werk", depicts the Roman god Vulcan, the god of fire and metalworking, striking an anvil with a hammer in his forge. Surrounding him are numerous symbolic figures, including a lion's head, a monkey, and other allegorical representations of Vulcan's craft. This intricate composition, dating from 1551 to 1580, showcases Boyvin's mastery of printmaking and his skill at conveying symbolic meaning through visual language. The piece is housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.