#13 • Fragua de Valcuno Painting by Diego Velazquez from Prada Museum

Part of Step back in time: Vintage holiday decor, clothing, art glass, and more! (timed auction by Lux Auctions)

High bid $15.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

This Baroque style painting, La Fraguda de Vulcano, is by Spanish painter, Diego Velazquez.(1599-1660) It is considered one of the most important paintings from Velazquez's first trip to Italy.  It depicts the god, Apollo, visiting Vulcan who is making weapons of war. Apollo tells Vulcan that his wife,Venus, is having an affair with Mars, the god of war. Apollo is dressed in a white toga and a crown of laurel. Vulcan is dressed as a blacksmith and is shirtless. This framed painting is from the Museo del Prado in Madrid and was purchased in the 1960's. The frame is a mottled gold/brown with a decorative beading and measures: 26.25" x 22". The painting measures: 17.5" x 22.25". It is numbered 570 in the lower corner. The painting and frame are in very good vintage condition. Please see photos for more details.