Fabel van de houthakker en Mercurius 1758

This engraving, "Fabel van de houthakker en Mercurius", was created by Johann Heinrich Meil in 1758. The detailed etching depicts a woodcutter in a landscape setting interacting with the Roman god Mercury, who appears to be flying on a cloud. This engraving may be part of a larger series illustrating fables, reflecting a popular genre in 18th-century art. Meil, a German artist known for his engravings, captures a narrative moment through meticulous detail and elegant composition.