Plate XXXVIII (38): Mercury, from "Museum Florentinum" (Statuae antiquae dorum et virorum illustrium) 1734

This etching by Carlo Gregori is part of the "Museum Florentinum", a series of prints depicting ancient sculptures housed in Florence. Created in 1734, this particular print, Plate XXXVIII, shows the Roman god Mercury. The detailed engraving captures the classical statue's form, highlighting its muscular physique and graceful stance as Mercury stands, leaning slightly against a tree trunk. The print provides viewers with a visual record of a significant piece of ancient Roman art, preserving its beauty and historical significance for generations to come.