Standbeeld van Mercurius met caduceus en zak geld by Valérien Regnard

Standbeeld van Mercurius met caduceus en zak geld 1636 - 1647

print, engraving

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allegory

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baroque

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print

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figuration

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history-painting

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nude

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engraving

Valérien Regnard's "Standbeeld van Mercurius met caduceus en zak geld" is a 17th-century etching depicting the Roman god Mercury. Standing on a stump, Mercury is recognizable by his winged sandals, caduceus, and bag of money. The piece is drawn in a classic style, with details such as the folds of Mercury's cloak and the serpent entwined around his caduceus, providing an educational glimpse into classical mythology and artistic conventions of the era.

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