Mercury and Ceres flying through the air 1615

"Mercury and Ceres flying through the air" is a drawing by the German artist Hans von Aachen, created in 1615, the year of his death. The drawing, now housed in the Louvre, depicts the Roman gods Mercury and Ceres flying through the air, with Mercury holding his caduceus and Ceres holding a sheaf of wheat. The drawing is a preparatory study for a larger work, and it showcases Aachen's mastery of the human form and his ability to capture movement and dynamism. This drawing highlights the artist's expertise in the realm of mythological themes, often seen in his oeuvre.