De smidse van Vulcanus, RP-P-1889-A-14664, Johann Friedrich Greuter, between 1599 and 1662

Identification title(s): vulcan's forge. Object type: print object number: rp-p-1889-a-14664. Catalog reference: le. Blanc 9. Hollstein german 64. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso, stamped: lugt 2228 collector's mark, verso, stamped: lugt 789a. Description: a group of men working in vulcan's forge. In the background a group of women. At the top center a banderole with the text: arma acri facienda viro. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: johann friedrich greuter (mentioned on object), after a drawing by: giovanni lanfranco (mentioned on object). Place of manufacture: italy. Dating: 1599 - 1662. Physical features: engraving. Material: paper technique: engraving (printing process). Dimensions: top: h 349 mm × w 450 mm. Subject: what: vulcan in his smithy. Acquisition: purchase 1889. Date: between 1599 and 1662.