Mercury
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Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- 7 days ago
- In this state since
- Sep 25, 2026
- Source
- The museum's own collection data
About the sculpture
This is a bronze statuette representing Mercury made in Venice in about 1550-1600. It is made probably after a Michaleangelo drawing.
Mercury (Greek counterpart: Hermes) is one of the twelve gods of Olympus. He often appears as a messenger of the gods or as a guide, with youthful attitudes, being graceful and athletic. He was the son and messenger of Jupiter.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- A.112-1910
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum: the museum's own open data · fetched 7 days ago
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
