Description
Engraving of Mercury (Hermes), standing in a niche, holding a caduceus in his left hand, wearing a winged hat and winged sandals. Part of a series of eight classical gods based on Polidoro da Caravaggio’s frescoes.
Made by Hendrick Goltzius after Hendrick Goltzius after Polidoro da Caravaggio.
Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 21.5 x 35.6 cm (8.46 x 14.02 inch). Image size: 21.5 x 35.6 cm. (8.46 x 14.02 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Light soiling and creasing. Left margin, with small tears and thin paper spots, and paper loss, moostly in margin. Old fold lines. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
MERCURY, HERMES, CLASSICAL GODS, HENDRICK GOLTZIUS, POLIDORO DA CARAVAGGIO, MYTHOLOGY, ENGRAVING | EXPO-421
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Frescoes on the fa?ade of a Roman house (now lost), created c. 1522?1527 by Polidoro da Caravaggio.
Reference: Hollstein Dutch 303-1(4), The Illustrated Bartsch 254-1(4).
Biography engraver: Hendrick Goltzius (1558-1617), Dutch Mannerist engraver known for his detailed and masterful works.
Biography artist: Polidoro da Caravaggio (1499-1543), an Italian painter influenced by Raphael, specializing in frescoes.
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