Mercury 1611

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"Mercury" is a bronze sculpture by Hendrick de Keyser, a prominent Dutch sculptor of the early 17th century. Created in 1611, the sculpture depicts the Roman messenger god Mercury in a naturalistic pose, his body rendered with anatomical precision. This work showcases de Keyser's ability to imbue his sculptures with a sense of life and movement, characteristic of the Northern Renaissance style. The sculpture is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, offering visitors a glimpse into the artistic brilliance of the Dutch Golden Age.

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This statuette can be identified by his winged hat as Mercury, the messenger of the gods in Classical mythology. In his right hand, he originally held a caduceus, a wand with two serpents entwined around it. De Keyser gave the figure a beautiful S-curve based on the classic contrapposto pose. The weight is placed on the right leg, balanced by the left arm, with the other arm and leg remaining free.