Name: Antique Print-MERCURE-PLATE-241-Thomassin-1694-1724
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Antique Print-MERCURE-PLATE-241-Thomassin-1694-1724

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‘MERCURE. ANTIQ.’

– Plate 241: A classical representation of Mercury (Hermes in Greek mythology), the messenger god. He stands nude except for a draped cloak, wearing his winged helmet. In his left hand, he holds the caduceus ? his herald’s staff with intertwining snakes. His physique is idealized, in accordance with Greco-Roman statuary.

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Description

Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: not on all sheets.

Image size: 8.3 x 13.2 cm. (3.27 x 5.2 inch).

Condition: good, given age. Light foxing and soiling. Paper edges with some light staining. And irriegular per scan. Wormhole at bottom left. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

MERCURY, HERMES, CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY, CADUCEUS, MESSENGER GOD, ANTIQUE SCULPTURE, ROMAN GOD, WINGED HELMET | PCO-C52-79

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

From: “Recueil des Figures, Groupes, Thermes, Fontaines, Vases, Statues, et Autres Ornemens de Versailles” by Simon Thomassin. The book was published between 1694 and 1724 by Simon Thomassin in Paris (1694), Pierre Mortier in Amsterdam (1695) and Rutgert Alberts in The Hague (1724).

Biography engraver: Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) was a French royal engraver known for documenting the sculpture and decoration of Versailles. His series are valued for their precision and elegance.