Herse Preparing to Receive Mercury 1665 - 1693

"Herse Preparing to Receive Mercury" is a 17th-century Baroque painting by Dutch artist Jan Verkolje. The painting depicts the mythological scene of Herse, daughter of Cecrops, the first king of Athens, preparing to receive the Roman god Mercury. Herse is seated on a throne, while a servant washes her foot. This painting showcases Verkolje's talent for capturing the dramatic and emotional aspects of a story. The painting is housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.