Mercury

copy after Willem Danielsz. van Tetrode, c. 1560 - c. 1565

The winged Mercury is one of the most beloved themes in late 16th- and 17th-century bronze sculpture. As the swift messenger of the classical gods he is invariably shown in full flight, balancing only on the toes of one foot. This gave rise to an elegant composition that, in keeping with the aesthetics of Mannerism, afforded an enchanting profile from all angles.

  • Artwork typesculpture
  • Object numberBK-1953-19
  • Dimensionsheight 44.5 cm x width 25 cm x depth 14 cm
  • Physical characteristicsbronze

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Mercury

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-1953-19

  • Description

    Mercurius.

  • Part of catalogue

Creation

  • Creation

    • caster , Netherlands
    • caster , Germany
    • modeler: copy after Willem Danielsz. van Tetrode

  • Dating

    • c. 1560 - c. 1565
    • c. 1565 - before c. 1650

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    bronze

  • Dimensions

    height 44.5 cm x width 25 cm x depth 14 cm

This work is about

  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Acquisition

    purchase 1953

  • Copyright

    Public domain

  • Provenance

    …; from the dealer G. Cramer, The Hague, fl. 3,350, to the museum, 1953

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