Mercury, Venus and Pegasus 1933

"Mercury, Venus and Pegasus" is a 1933 sculpture by Greek artist Yannoulis Chalepas (1851-1938). The artwork features a winged figure, perhaps representing Mercury, mounted on a winged horse (Pegasus), with Venus below. The figures are depicted in a dramatic pose, with Mercury's gaze directed upwards and Venus's head resting on her hand. The sculpture is a prime example of Chalepas's neoclassical style, characterized by its emphasis on idealized forms and classical subject matter. The work captures the beauty and grandeur of Greek mythology through the artist's masterful use of form and composition.