Statue of Mercury by Michael Henry Spang

Statue of Mercury n.d.

drawing, print, paper, ink, ink-drawings, graphite, pen

drawing

toned paper

print

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

paper

ink

coloured pencil

coffee painting

underpainting

ink-drawings

water

graphite

pen

watercolour illustration

pencil art

watercolor

This pen-and-ink drawing by Michael Henry Spang depicts a standing figure of Mercury, the Roman messenger god. The figure is rendered with meticulous detail, showcasing Spang's skill as a draftsman. Mercury is depicted as a youthful, nude figure, with his signature winged sandals and caduceus staff visible. The composition highlights the anatomical precision of the figure, with an emphasis on its muscular structure. This work is a study for a larger sculpture of the god Mercury.