Handelaren en Mercurius naast het wapen van Holland 1716 - 1761

This engraving by Pieter Tanjé, created between 1716 and 1761, depicts a scene of commerce and trade. The central figure, likely Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, stands atop a pedestal adorned with the coat of arms of Holland. The scene suggests the importance of trade to the Dutch economy in the 18th century. This piece, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of 18th-century Dutch illustrative art.