Merkur besøger Herse 1540 - 1585

"Merkur besøger Herse" is a 16th century artwork by Jacques Androuet, better known as Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. The artwork depicts a scene from the Greek myth of Mercury visiting Herse. The image is a drawing, likely a study for a larger work, and is an example of the Renaissance style. The work can be found in the collection of SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst. The artwork shows strong detail in the figure drawing, including the anatomy of the figures, their clothing, and the surrounding setting. This drawing showcases the technical skill of the artist and is a valuable historical representation of artistic practices in the 16th century.