Vulcan's Forge, Monogrammist A.Z., late 16th century

Late 16th century, circular lead plaquette

Monogrammist A.Z. 

Vulcan

The Roman god of fire (including that of volcanoes, metalworking, and the forge) Vulcan's Greek counterpart is Hephaestus.

The festival of Vulcan, the Vulcanalia, was celebrated on August 23 each year, when the summer heat placed crops and granaries most at risk of burning.

2nd-3rd Century AD

ROMAN BRONZE VOTIVE PLAQUE OF HEPHAISTOS (VULCAN) GOD OF THE FORGE

Standing nude within an aedicula, or shrine, with arched pediment supported by columns. In his right hand he holds a hammer about to strike and anvil atop an altar; in his left a pair of tongs.

Associated Place(s)

Event date:

circa. 1575

Parent Chronology: 

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