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Description: | Mercury was the messenger of the gods in Roman myth. He is shown balancing on a column of breath from the mouth of Zephyr (the wind of springtime) and pointing upward to his father Jupiter. Mercury wears his winged hat and sandals, and carries his wand, which had the power to induce sleep. This is a 19th century copy of the most famous sculpture by the 16th century Italian sculptor Giovanni Bologna. This version was owned by the 19th century Newcastle collector Charles Mitchell.
Part: medium, Material: metal, bronze
Part: support, Material: wood | Source: | Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums | Identifier: | emu.ecatalogue.sculptureand3-dimensional | Go to resource |
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