Mercury Confiding the Child Bacchus to the Nymphs on Nysa (18th century) — Carl Marcus Tuscher
Mercury Confiding the Child Bacchus to the Nymphs on Nysa (18th century) is an artwork by Carl Marcus Tuscher. 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
- Mercury Confiding the Child Bacchus to the Nymphs on Nysa (18th century)
- Artist
- Carl Marcus Tuscher (German, 1705 – 1751)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Dionysus, also known as Bacchus, is associated with wine, festivity, and theater. Bacchants are his followers, and his mythic company frequently includes satyrs and Silenus.
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 Mercury Confiding the Child Bacchus to the Nymphs on Nysa (18th century)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
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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