1615
paint
panel
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
Dominant colour
The forge of the volcano is a 1615 paint by Jan Brueghel, the elder, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
This painting shows a scene inside a cave. The cave is filled with various objects, including tools and weapons. There are people in the cave, some of whom are working with the objects. In the foreground, there is a large pile of metal objects, including helmets and swords. The people in the cave seem to be busy, with some of them hammering away at the metal. The painting is quite detailed, with many different elements to look at. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Jan Brueghel, the elder.
Jan Brueghel the Elder ( BROY-gəl, US also BROO-gəl; Dutch: ; 1568 – 13 January 1625) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman.
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