Mercure Collection

Detail of the statue of Hermes and the Infant Dionysus, c. 330 BC (parian marble), head of Hermes (see BAL 54791)
ALI230715 Detail of the statue of Hermes and the Infant Dionysus, c.330 BC (parian marble), head of Hermes (see BAL 54791) by Praxiteles (c.400-c.330 BC); height : 210 cm; Archaeological Museum

Mercury from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81)
BEN85107 Mercury from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (plaster); Chapel of the Planets, Tempio Malatestiano

Léonide Massine and Boris Lisanevich in the ballet "Mercure" by Erik Satie, 1927. Creator: Anonymous
Leonide Massine and Boris Lisanevich in the ballet "Mercure" by Erik Satie, 1927. Private Collection

Landscape with Apollo guarding the herds of Admetus, 1645 (oil on canvas)
PHD51593 Landscape with Apollo guarding the herds of Admetus, 1645 (oil on canvas) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: by Claude Lorrain)

Dasault Mercure 100 F-BTMD (msn 02), at the Paris Air Show held in early June 1977 at Paris - Le Bourget airport, with airshow serial 309'. Date: 1977

Hercules Initiating the Olympic Games, c. 1450-75 (tapestry)
GLS219841 Hercules Initiating the Olympic Games, c.1450-75 (tapestry) by Franco-Burgundian, (15th century); 386x477.5 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Mercury Instructing the Nymphs in Dance, 1848 (oil on panel)
MAN368390 Mercury Instructing the Nymphs in Dance, 1848 (oil on panel) by Pickersgill, Frederick Richard (1820-1900); 58.3x91.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Mercury, Herse and Aglauros (oil on canvas)
MAN368389 Mercury, Herse and Aglauros (oil on canvas) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734) (school of); 88.5x58.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Episode from Ovid's Metamorphoses (8 AD)

Mercury and Argus (oil on canvas)
BAL226658 Mercury and Argus (oil on canvas) by Bloemaert, Abraham (1566-1651); Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington

The Bridge of Life, 1884 (oil on canvas)
HTL226381 The Bridge of Life, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll

Statue of Mercury, Roman god of commerce and communication, in winged hat petasos with goat skin
5323796 Statue of Mercury, Roman god of commerce and communication, in winged hat petasos with goat skin by David, Francois-Anne (1741-1824); (add.info.: Statue of Mercury)

Statue of Mercury, Roman god of commerce and communication, in winged hat petasos with goat skin
5323797 Statue of Mercury, Roman god of commerce and communication, in winged hat petasos with goat skin by David, Francois-Anne (1741-1824); (add.info.: Statue of Mercury)

SYSTEME SOLAIRE (no. 1), from Tableaux du Systeme Planetaire, pub
2655279 SYSToME SOLAIRE (no. 1), from Tableaux du Systeme Planetaire, pub. Paris, 1839 (stipple engraving) by Visconti, Sigismond (fl.1839) (after); 51x49 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Detail of Mercury, Danae and Perseus, from the base of a sculpture of Perseus with
BAT356549 Detail of Mercury, Danae and Perseus, from the base of a sculpture of Perseus with the head of Medusa, 1545-55 (bronze) by Cellini, Benvenuto (1500-71); Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence

Frontispiece, illustration from Cryptographia, oder geheime Schrifften
CHT345927 Frontispiece, illustration from Cryptographia, oder geheime Schrifften by Johann Balthasar Friderici, engraved by Johan Friedlein (17th century) published in Hamburg

Mercury and Argus, 1776
SRM76976 Mercury and Argus, 1776 by Sokolov, Piotr Ivanovich (1752-91); 198x140 cm; State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; eState Russian Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Mercury, relief tile from the Campanile (ceramic and marble)
BAT121670 Mercury, relief tile from the Campanile (ceramic and marble) by Pisano, Andrea (1270-1349); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian

Mercury, 1580 (bronze)
BEN119176 Mercury, 1580 (bronze) by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Flemish, out of copyright

Bas-relief depicting Mercury from the exterior of one of the 14 buildings, built 1931-40
XJL149760 Bas-relief depicting Mercury from the exterior of one of the 14 buildings, built 1931-40 by American School, (20th century); Rockefeller Center, Manhattan, New York City, USA; American

America Guided By Wisdom, 1815 (litho) engraved by Benjamin Tanner (1775-1848)
AKM210043 America Guided By Wisdom, 1815 (litho) engraved by Benjamin Tanner (1775-1848) by Barralet, John James (1747-1815) (after)

Mercury (bronze)
BAT209843 Mercury (bronze) by Bonacolsi, Pier Jacopo Alari (1460-1528); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian, out of copyright

Statue of Hermes and the Infant Dionysus, c. 330 BC (parian marble)
BAL54791 Statue of Hermes and the Infant Dionysus, c.330 BC (parian marble) by Praxiteles (c.400-c.330 BC); height: 210 cm; Archaeological Museum, Olympia, Archaia

Mercury (pencil)
LEE58233 Mercury (pencil) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: god of speed, commerce, trade, profit)

Detail of the Three Graces and Mercury, from the Primavera (tempera on panel
BEN44375 Detail of the Three Graces and Mercury, from the Primavera (tempera on panel) (detail of 558) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510)

Hermes, Orpheus and Eurydice, relief, Roman copy of a Greek original from the 5th century
ALG119465 Hermes, Orpheus and Eurydice, relief, Roman copy of a Greek original from the 5th century BC (marble) by Roman; 118x100 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

The Judgement of Paris, from the House of the Atrium, Antioch, c. 115 AD (mosaic)
XIR53230 The Judgement of Paris, from the House of the Atrium, Antioch, c.115 AD (mosaic) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: beauty contest with Paris, a shepherd)

Hermes Descending (pencil & w / c)
REY77733 Hermes Descending (pencil & w/c) by Philpot, Glyn Warren (1884-1937); 39x23 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Hermes tying his sandal, Roman copy of a Greek original attributed to Lysippos
PWI94606 Hermes tying his sandal, Roman copy of a Greek original attributed to Lysippos, 1st or 2nd century AD (marble) (see 164619-164620 for details) by Lysippos (fl.370-310 BC) (after); height

A Caduceus (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT223738 A Caduceus (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info)

Mercury, illustration from Festkalender published in Leipzig c
AFC215861 Mercury, illustration from Festkalender published in Leipzig c.1910 (colour litho) by Thoma, Hans (1839-1924); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Statue of Hermes and the Infant Dionysus, c. 330 BC (parian marble)
MAE172549 Statue of Hermes and the Infant Dionysus, c.330 BC (parian marble) by Praxiteles (c.400-c.330 BC); height: 210 cm cm; Archaeological Museum, Olympia, Archaia

Statue of Mercury, c. 1564 (bronze)
XIR159230 Statue of Mercury, c.1564 (bronze) by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); 170x57x140 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Hermes Longhios, from the Ludovisi Collection, 1st-2nd century AD (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI202793 Hermes Longhios, from the Ludovisi Collection, 1st-2nd century AD (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; Alinari

Mercury and Persephone (w / c on paper)
Ma201256 Mercury and Persephone (w/c on paper) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Hermes, called Antinous del Belvedere (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI164864 Hermes, called Antinous del Belvedere (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: see also without the leaf 113279; ); Alinari

Hermes, found during the underwater excavations at Mahdia, c. 100 BC (bronze)
XIR223887 Hermes, found during the underwater excavations at Mahdia, c.100 BC (bronze) by Greek, (2nd century BC); 32x11 cm; Musee National du Bardo, Le Bardo, Tunisia; Greek, out of copyright

Ceiling painting depicting the Story of Perseus and Danae
XJL186956 Ceiling painting depicting the Story of Perseus and Danae by Becerra, Gaspar (1520-70); Palacio del Pardo, Pardo

Amphitheatre of Mercury, from Gardens of Marly
ARH174230 Amphitheatre of Mercury, from Gardens of Marly, early 18th century (w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Mercury, Herse and Aglauros, 1763 (oil on canvas)
PWI91027 Mercury, Herse and Aglauros, 1763 (oil on canvas) by Pierre, Jean Baptiste Marie (1713-89); 325x329 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

The Infant Bacchus Delivered by Mercury to the Nymphs on the Island of Naxos
PWI89758 The Infant Bacchus Delivered by Mercury to the Nymphs on the Island of Naxos by Collin de Vermont, Hyacinthe (1693-1761); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tours, France; ePeter Willi; French

Apollo and Mercury (brown & grey ink and wash on paper)
AGN95222 Apollo and Mercury (brown & grey ink and wash on paper) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; French, out of copyright

Ulysses, Mercury and Circe, 1570 (oil on slate)
BEN82539 Ulysses, Mercury and Circe, 1570 (oil on slate) by Straet, Jan van der (Joannes Stradanus) (1523-1605); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

Mercury Entrusts Bacchus to the Care of the Nymphs, 1638
BOO73445 Mercury Entrusts Bacchus to the Care of the Nymphs, 1638 by La Hire or La Hyre, Laurent de (1606-56); 112.5x133 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Hermes, Herse and Aglauros, c. 1576-84 (oil on canvas)
FIT86009 Hermes, Herse and Aglauros, c.1576-84 (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); 232.4x173 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Italian

Venus and Mercury presenting her son Anteros to Jupiter
AII85688 Venus and Mercury presenting her son Anteros to Jupiter by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Landscape with Apollo guarding the Cattle of Admetus and Mercury stealing them
HLK151708 Landscape with Apollo guarding the Cattle of Admetus and Mercury stealing them (oil on canvas) by Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellee) (1600-82)

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"Exploring the Many Faces of Mercure: From Mythology to Art and Aviation" The Dasault Mercure 100 F-BTMD, a symbol of aviation prowess and innovation, takes flight in the vast skies. "Hercules Initiating the Olympic Games, " a magnificent tapestry from centuries ago, captures the essence of strength and competition. In "Mercury Instructing the Nymphs in Dance, " an oil painting from 1848, Mercury's graceful movements enchant both nymphs and viewers alike. "Mercury, Herse, and Aglauros" come alive on canvas as their intriguing story unfolds with vibrant colors and masterful strokes. A captivating portrait titled "Portrait of Jose Monino the Count of Floridablanca" showcases not only his noble stature but also his association with commerce and communication. Bronze plaques depicting Hermes alongside figures like Apollo, Judith, her Servant, and even Attila the Hun offer glimpses into diverse realms influenced by this godly messenger. An ancient Attic black figure dinos reveals Hermes' presence alongside Athena and Medusa decapitated—an intriguing blend of mythological elements frozen in time. Through "Mercury and Argus, " we witness a dramatic scene where deception meets its match as Mercury outwits Argus with his cunning ways. "The Bridge of Life, " an oil painting from 1884, depicts Mercury guiding souls across a mystical bridge—a metaphorical journey through existence itself. Statues portraying Mercury—donning his iconic winged hat petasos made from goat skin—stand tall as reminders of his role as Roman god overseeing commerce and communication throughout history. "Landscape with Mercury and Apollo as a Shepherd" invites us into a serene world where these celestial beings find solace amidst nature's beauty—a testament to their multifaceted nature.