The Young Mercury Stealing Cattle from the Herd of Apollo (1530 – 1550) — Girolamo da Santacroce
The Young Mercury Stealing Cattle from the Herd of Apollo (1530 – 1550) is an artwork by Girolamo da Santacroce. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- The Young Mercury Stealing Cattle from the Herd of Apollo (1530 – 1550)
- Artist
- Girolamo da Santacroce (Italian, 1490-1556)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Apollo is associated with music, prophecy, healing, and archery. His myths include the pursuit of Daphne, who is transformed into a laurel tree, and the musical contest with Marsyas.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with The Young Mercury Stealing Cattle from the Herd of Apollo (1530 – 1550)
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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