Who created "Vulcan forging the armor of Achilles"?

Vulcan forging the armor of Achilles was created by Jacques Blanchard|Pierre Daret|Mariette in 1624–75.

When was "Vulcan forging the armor of Achilles" created?

This artwork was created 1624–75.

What medium is "Vulcan forging the armor of Achilles"?

Vulcan forging the armor of Achilles is Engraving.

Is "Vulcan forging the armor of Achilles" in the public domain?

Yes, Vulcan forging the armor of Achilles is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Vulcan forging the armor of Achilles

Jacques Blanchard|Pierre Daret|Mariette

1624–75

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet (Trimmed): 11 5/8 × 8 1/4 in. (29.5 × 21 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1956

Accession Number

56.644.13

Art Historical Context

Step into the fiery world of classical mythology with *Vulcan Forging the Armor of Achilles a captivating engraving from the 17th century (1624–75). Attributed to French artists Jacques Blanchard, Pierre Daret or members of the Mariette familyprominent figures in the Baroque—this print depicts the god Vulcan (Hephaestus in Greek lore) at his anvil, crafting the legendary shield and armor for the hero Achilles, as described in Homer'sIliad*. The pulses with dramatic energy, evoking the Renaissance revival of ancient epics amid Europe's artistic fascination with gods and heroes. Engravings like...

Vulcan forging the armor of Achilles

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