Mercury
In mythology, Mercury was the god of commerce and was also considered the messenger of the gods. That is why he wears winged sandals that take him swiftly from one place to another. Beside him lies his caduceus, a staff with two coiled snakes. A legend relates that he acquired the staff from Apollo in exchange for a lyre.
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Mercury
In mythology, Mercury was the god of commerce and was also considered the messenger of the gods. That is why he wears winged sandals that take him swiftly from one place to another. Beside him lies his caduceus, a staff with two coiled snakes. A legend relates that he acquired the staff from Apollo in exchange for a lyre.
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Bruikleen van de heer A. Dessus-Lamare, Fontainebleau
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On loan from A. Dessus-Lamare, Fontainebleau
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In mythology, Mercury was the ...... Apollo in exchange for a lyre.
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Mercurius was god van de hande ...... ekregen in ruil voor een lier.
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Rijksmuseum
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Mercurius
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Mercury
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created
1898
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1898
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extent
beeld gewicht 328 kg
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height 210 cm
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hoogte 210 cm
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weight 328 kg
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Collectie: beeldhouwwerken
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Collection: sculptures
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fourth quarter 19th century
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vierde kwart 19e eeuw
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