Mercury chased Mars Fame Title page European Mercury

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Mercury chased Mars Fame Title page European Mercury

Mercury chased by Mars and Fame Title page for: European Mercury, Seventh Piece, First Part: Embracing the First Maiden of the Jaer 1696, Mercury chased by Mars and Fame. A siege of a fortress is taking place in the background. Below this show two images of a bombing and a siege of a city, (story of) Mercury (Hermes), (story of) Mars (Ares), Fame, Fama, Fama buona, Fama chiara (Ripa), attack, siege, Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1696, paper, etching, h 179 mm × w 136 mm

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1696 Ares Attack Background Bombing City Embracing Fama Fama Buona Fama Chiara Fame First Part Fortress Hermes Jan Luyken Mars Mercury Ripa Siege Story Two Images Mentioned

EDITORS COMMENTS
The captivating print titled "Mercury chased Mars Fame Title page European Mercury" transports us back to the year 1696, immersing us in a world of mythological tales and historical events. The image showcases a dramatic scene where Mercury, the messenger of the gods (also known as Hermes), is being pursued by Mars (Ares), the god of war, while Fame looks on. In the background, a fierce siege of a fortress unfolds, adding an element of intensity to the composition. As we delve deeper into this artwork, our attention is drawn to two smaller images below. These depict a bombing and a city under siege, further emphasizing themes of attack and conflict. The intricate details captured through etching on paper bring these stories to life. Jan Luyken's name is mentioned on this piece, indicating his involvement in creating this masterpiece in Amsterdam during that time period. This particular print belongs to "European Mercury" specifically its seventh piece within the first part titled "Embracing the First Maiden of Jaer". While exploring this artwork from Liszt Collection, it becomes evident that it offers not only visual delight but also serves as a reminder of historical events and mythical narratives intertwined with human experiences throughout centuries past.

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