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Vulcanus

Giuseppe Diamantini

1631 - 1705

Vulcanus by Giuseppe Diamantini

Medium

etching

Dimensions

287; 218

About this artwork

Aankoop uit het F.G. Waller-Fonds

Art Historical Context

Giuseppe Diamantini (c. 1643–1705), a Venetian influenced by the Baroque traditions of the Bolognese and Lombard schools, created *Vulcanus* during a vibrant era of Italian printmaking. This etching depicts the Roman god of fire, metalworking, and volcanoes—often shown as a masterful blacksmith in classical mythology. Diamantini's choice of subject reflects the 17th-century fascination with ancient gods, blending mythological narrative with dramatic Baroque energy to evoke power and craftsmanship. As an etching, the work measures 287 × 218 mm and showcases the technique's precision: acid etch...

About the Artist

Giuseppe Diamantini · 1621–1705

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