Mercurius en Battus 1630 - 1702

"Mercurius en Battus" is an etching by Crispijn van de Passe (II) from 1630-1702. The artwork depicts the Roman god Mercury, or Hermes, standing with a shepherd staff, as he speaks with Battus, a shepherd who has been tricked by Mercury into trading his cattle for a herd of cows. The print depicts the two figures within a rural setting, with a horse, cow, and goats visible in the background, adding to the theme of pastoralism and the story's subject of trickery and transformation. The print is held in the Rijksmuseum and measures 165mm by 225mm.