Merkur omfavner nymfen Lara 1590 - 1593

Jan Harmensz. Muller's engraving *Merkur omfavner nymfen Lara* (1590-1593) depicts the Roman god Mercury embracing the nymph Lara. The circular composition shows the figures in a passionate embrace, with Mercury’s cloak billowing in the wind. The scene is set in a lush landscape, with a winding river and a distant view of a city. The inscription surrounding the image reads "This is a lesson: a chattering tongue is a cause of pain." This piece reflects the Baroque style with its dramatic composition and emotional intensity. The engraving is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.