Venus mit Amor in der Schmiede des Vulkan
Medium
Gelbguss
Dimensions
D (in Quadrat eingeschrieben): 11,5 cm
Classification
Plakette
Department
Belvedere Collection
Museum
Belvedere
Credit
Belvedere, Vienna
Accession Number
4338
Art Historical Context
**Venus mit Amor in der Schmiede des Vulkan** (1753) by Anton Matthias Josef Domanek is delicate plaquette capturing a whimsical mythological scene from classical antiquity. Depicting Venus, the goddess of love, and her son Amor (Cupid) amidst the fiery forge of Vulcan—her blacksmith husband—this small relief evokes the playful tensions of divine romance. Crafted as a square-inscribed medallion just 11.5 cm in diameter, it invites close contemplation, much like a Renaissance cameo or ancient coin. Executed in *Gelbguss*, a warm yellow bronze alloy prized for its luminous patina and fine casti...