Vulcan, Nicolaas Braeu, after Karel Van Mander (1), 1598 print An image of Vulcanus the god of the fire placed in a niche. Vulvcanus holds a hammer and a pair of tongs in his hands. Next to him is an anvil. There is a rat for the anvil. In this series, Vulcanus is the counterpart of the goddess Minerva. They are both protector of the artisans. Under the show a Latin verse. paper engraving (story of) Vulcan (Hephaestus)

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