Venus at the Forge of Vulcan
1701
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1701
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a drawing of a goddess, likely Venus, surrounded by other figures in a workshop. The scene is busy with people and tools. It's interesting because the drawing shows a moment from mythology, where Venus visits the forge of Vulcan. The details in the drawing are what make it notable. To learn more about this style, look up the technique: gouache.
