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Vulcan [Hephaestus]. Engraving by E. Jeaurat, 1716, after N. Vleughels.
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Vulcan [Hephaestus]. Engraving by E. Jeaurat, 1716, after N. Vleughels.

Nicolas Vleughels · 1716

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Lettering: I . Le feu. Vulcan n'est pas long-temps paisible; L'enclume va gemir sous son puissant marteau: On reconnoist le feu, cet element terrible, A celuy qui de Vleugle échaufa le pinceau. N. Vleughels pinx. E. Jeaurat scul. 1716.

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