Mercury is an artwork by Hans Baldung. 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
- Artist
- Hans Baldung (German, 1484-1545)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Hermes, identified with Mercury by the Romans, is the messenger of the gods and a guide between worlds. His imagery often includes winged sandals and the caduceus. In one story he kills the many-eyed guardian Argus.
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
The portrait composition offers a vertical focal point. Consider a quieter wall beside a reading chair, or a space between windows where the artwork has room around its edges.
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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