Vulcan Arming Neptune
Anon
Genre: | Illustration, Drollery |
Relevant illustrations: | wdct. |
Subjects: | Military Technology, Government |
Institutions mentioned: | Royal Navy |
Similar to PU1/42/15/3, this shows Neptune (who, from a tattoo on his arm, represents John Bull) being clad in a suit of armour by Vulcan (who forges his armour plating) and by female cherubim (the Nereids who crown Neptune with a steel helmet). | |
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