Mercury God Collection

Greek gods in the Olymp, Greek mythology, published in 1880
The Greek gods in the Olymp. Greek mythology. Wood engraving, published in 1880

Hermes and the Infant Dionysus
Antique illustration of a Hermes and the Infant Dionysus

Mercury kills Argus, 17th century (drawing)
3125033 Mercury kills Argus, 17th century (drawing) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); (add.info.: Mercury kills Argus. On the left the cow)

Mercury (sculpture)
BAL53637 Mercury (sculpture) by Donner, Georg Raphael (1693-1741); Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest, Hungary; (add.info.: sculpture by Georg Donner (1693-1741))

Mercury and Argus, c. 1659 (oil on canvas)
7413338 Mercury and Argus, c.1659 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); 83x248 cm; Prado, Madrid

Allegory of Mercury, 1496-1500 (fresco)
885618 Allegory of Mercury, 1496-1500 (fresco) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); Collegio del Cambio, Palazzo dei Priori, Perugia, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Audience Hall)

Flying Mercury, 1580 (bronze)
7146164 Flying Mercury, 1580 (bronze) by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Flying Mercury, Giambologna, bronze)

Flying Mercury, 1580 (bronze)
7146170 Flying Mercury, 1580 (bronze) by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Flying Mercury, Giambologna, bronze)

Hermes Propylaios, early imperial period (sculpture)
7129794 Hermes Propylaios, early imperial period (sculpture) by Greek Roman School, (500 BC - 400); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Hermes Propylaios)

Jupiter sends Mercury to Apollo, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7129556 Jupiter sends Mercury to Apollo, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Albani, Francesco (1578-1660); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Young Satyr, so called Mercury, 1st century AD (marble)
7146179 Young Satyr, so called Mercury, 1st century AD (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Young Satyr, so called Mercury)

Flying Mercury, 1580 (bronze)
7146166 Flying Mercury, 1580 (bronze) by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Flying Mercury, Giambologna, bronze)

Ceiling mural Galleria Dorata (fresco)
7352736 Ceiling mural Galleria Dorata (fresco) by Ferrari, Lorenzo de (1680-1744); Palazzo Carrega-Cataldi (former Palazzo Tobia Pallavicini), Genoa, Liguria

Mercury, c. 1580 (bronze)
UIG5415858 Mercury, c.1580 (bronze) by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); (add.info.: Giambologna (Jean Boulogne)

Statue of Mercury, 140-160 AD (marble)
7146701 Statue of Mercury, 140-160 AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Statue of Mercury, 140-160 AD, roman art, marble, Uffizi gallery)

Statue of Mercury, 1698 (marble)
7301129 Statue of Mercury, 1698 (marble) by Lefevre, Dominique (18th century; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Statut of Mercury)

Return with your shield - or on it
7301585 Return with your shield - or on it. by Alix, Pierre Michel (1762-1817); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return with your shield - or on it)

Mercury, Roman god of communication in winged hat, 1781 (engraving)
7235611 Mercury, Roman god of communication in winged hat, 1781 (engraving) by Bodart, Pieter (1676-1712); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mercury, Roman god of financial gain, commerce, eloquence)

Mercury, Roman god of communication with cadeceus, 1766 (engraving)
7235596 Mercury, Roman god of communication with cadeceus, 1766 (engraving) by Bodart, Pieter (1676-1712); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mercury, Roman god of financial gain, commerce, eloquence)

Mercurys chariot, 1672. (painting)
7231610 Mercurys chariot, 1672. (painting) by Champaigne, Jean Baptiste de (1631-81); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Versailles palace)

Villa Farnese, Caprarola, Terrace of the Hermes (b / w photo)
7169535 Villa Farnese, Caprarola, Terrace of the Hermes (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Villa Farnese, Caprarola, Terrace of the Hermes)

Jupiter sending Mercury to remind Aeneas of his duty (litho)
7149459 Jupiter sending Mercury to remind Aeneas of his duty (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jupiter sending Mercury to remind Aeneas of his duty)

Villa Farnese, Caprarola, Hermes on the South Terrace (b / w photo)
7169539 Villa Farnese, Caprarola, Hermes on the South Terrace (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Villa Farnese, Caprarola, Hermes on the South Terrace)

Villa Farnese, Caprarola, The Hermes and the Seats, West Side (b / w photo)
7169534 Villa Farnese, Caprarola, The Hermes and the Seats, West Side (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Villa Farnese, Caprarola, The Hermes and the Seats)

Jupiter, Mercury and the Virtue (Jupiter Painting Butterflies), c. 1524 (oil on canvas)
7131988 Jupiter, Mercury and the Virtue (Jupiter Painting Butterflies), c. 1524 (oil on canvas) by Dossi, Dosso (c.1479-1542); Wawel Royal Castle, Krakow, Poland; Photo eFine Art Images; Italian

Fountain, Head and Caduceus of Mercury, Pompei, Italy (stone)
886106 Fountain, Head and Caduceus of Mercury, Pompei, Italy (stone) by Roman, (1st century BC); (add.info.: Street of Mercury); out of copyright

Ixion was expelled from Olympus and blasted with a thunderbolt, 1615 (engraving)
3480579 Ixion was expelled from Olympus and blasted with a thunderbolt, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Ixion was expelled from Olympus and blasted with a thunderbolt)

Primavera, c. 1478, (tempera on panel) (detail of 558)
BEN285715 Primavera, c.1478, (tempera on panel) (detail of 558) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); 203x314 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

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"Exploring the Marvels of Mercury: A Glimpse into Greek Mythology and Art" In the realm of Greek gods in the Olymp, one deity stands out with his swift and cunning nature - Mercury. Also known as Hermes in Greek mythology, this captivating figure has been a subject of fascination for centuries. Dating back to 1880, various artistic masterpieces have immortalized his tales. One such artwork is "Hermes and the Infant Dionysus, " portraying Mercury's protective side as he cradles the young god. Another notable piece is "Mercury and Argus, " an oil on canvas painting from 1659 that captures Hermes' role as a messenger between gods and mortals. The Allegory of Mercury, depicted in a fresco dating from 1496-1500, showcases his multifaceted character - representing commerce, eloquence, and even trickery. This theme continues with "Flying Mercury, " a bronze sculpture created in 1580 that encapsulates his dynamic movement through space. Sculptures like "Hermes Propylaios" from the early imperial period highlight not only his divine attributes but also serve as architectural adornments. In another stunning depiction titled "Jupiter sends Mercury to Apollo, " we witness their interaction captured on canvas during the 17th century. Even ancient Roman art pays homage to this intriguing god; for instance, a marble statue called "Young Satyr" or so-called Mercury hails from the first century AD. The image portrays him with youthful exuberance intertwined with mythical symbolism. From ceiling murals like those found in Galleria Dorata to more bronze sculptures like "Mercury" crafted around 1580 - each artwork offers its unique interpretation of this enigmatic deity's essence. As we delve into these mesmerizing works spanning across time periods and mediums, it becomes clear why artists continue to be inspired by Mercury.