Merkur 1821

"Merkur" is a marble sculpture created by Hermann Ernst Freund in 1821. The sculpture depicts the Roman god Mercury, known for his speed and eloquence, standing with a winged helmet and a caduceus, a staff intertwined with snakes, in his right hand. Freund, a German sculptor, was known for his Neoclassical style, which is evident in the sculpture's emphasis on idealized form and classical subject matter. The sculpture is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcasing a fine example of Neoclassical sculpture.