Mercurius met achter hem personificaties van de sterrenbeelden tweelingen en maagd 1536 - 1569

This etching by Georges Reverdy, dated between 1536 and 1569, depicts the Roman god Mercury (Mercurius in Latin) with personifications of the zodiac signs Gemini and Virgo. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Reverdy's skillful use of line and shading to capture the figure's dynamic pose and the detail of the surrounding landscape. Mercury, the messenger of the gods, is portrayed with his traditional attributes of winged sandals and a staff, emphasizing his swiftness and power. This work is a fine example of the Renaissance revival of classical mythology in art.