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Mercury [Hermes] as god of trade presenting the continents to Britannia. Etching by C. Grignion after S. Wale.

Mercury flying off with the head of Argus whose decapitated body lies on the ground. Red chalk drawing.

Mercury [Hermes]. Wood engraving by Jonnard after W.B. Richmond, 1866.

Mercury [Hermes]. Engraving by G. Balestra after I. Podio after B. Thorwaldsen.

The discovery of herbal medicines, their transport by ship from the East Indies and their presentation to the pagan deities. Engraving after Adolf van der Laan, 1741.

A woman in bed: her hand is held by a standing woman (possibly Juno as protectress of women and childbirth) with Mercury in the background, a man (Argos?) leading a cow, and a snake on the ground. Line engraving, 17--.

Mercury [Hermes]. Engraving by Cook, 1789, after G. Volpato and R. Morghen.

Mercury [Hermes]. Engraving by G.H. Frezza, 1704, after P. de Petris after F. Albani.

Astronomy: Mercury with his caduceus, in his chariot, drawn by cockerels. Engraving by C. Lasinio after Raphael, 1516.

Astronomy: the god Mercury; representing the planet Mercury. Engraving by N. Dorigny, 1695, after Raphael, 1516.

The reign of Mercury (Hermes). Engraving by J. Saenredam, 1596, after H. Goltzius.

The story of Cupid and Psyche: the wedding feast of Cupid and Psyche, with Jupiter, Venus and other gods. Engraving by the Master of the Die, 15--, after M. Coxie, 153-.

Antinoüs, or Mercury. Etching by S.F. Ravenet after R. Dalton, 1745.

Hercules presented to Jupiter and Juno. Etching and aquatint by J.F. Janinet after J.G. Moitte.

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Mercury

Images from the collections

Images featuring Mercury

Works from the collections

The story of Cupid and Psyche: the wedding feast of Cupid and Psyche, with Jupiter, Venus and other gods. Engraving by the Master of the Die, 15--, after M. Coxie, 153-.

Antinoüs, or Mercury. Etching by S.F. Ravenet after R. Dalton, 1745.

Hercules presented to Jupiter and Juno. Etching and aquatint by J.F. Janinet after J.G. Moitte.

Mercury [Hermes]. Engraving by G. Balestra after I. Podio after B. Thorwaldsen.

A woman in bed: her hand is held by a standing woman (possibly Juno as protectress of women and childbirth) with Mercury in the background, a man (Argos?) leading a cow, and a snake on the ground. Line engraving, 17--.

Mercury

Images from the collections

Images featuring Mercury

Works from the collections

The story of Cupid and Psyche: the wedding feast of Cupid and Psyche, with Jupiter, Venus and other gods. Engraving by the Master of the Die, 15--, after M. Coxie, 153-.

Antinoüs, or Mercury. Etching by S.F. Ravenet after R. Dalton, 1745.

Hercules presented to Jupiter and Juno. Etching and aquatint by J.F. Janinet after J.G. Moitte.

Mercury [Hermes]. Engraving by G. Balestra after I. Podio after B. Thorwaldsen.

A woman in bed: her hand is held by a standing woman (possibly Juno as protectress of women and childbirth) with Mercury in the background, a man (Argos?) leading a cow, and a snake on the ground. Line engraving, 17--.

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