Mercury Falls in Love with Herse Size:36" x 24" (Horizontal) as it captures the everyday

as it captures the everyday life along this ancient Roman road

1894 events

This captivating artwork by Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff transports you to a medieval narrative

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The artist’s skillful use of light and shadow highlights Gérard’s determined expression and the intricate details of his attire

Mercury Falls in Love with Herse Size:36" x 24" (Horizontal) as it captures the everydayMercurius wordt verliefd op Herse, 1590 Hendrick Goltzius This captivating piece portrays the moment Mercury spies on Cecrops' daughters as they return from Minerva's feast, falling in love with the most beautiful among them, Herse. Below the scene, two pairs of lines of Latin text add depth to the narrative. This print is part of a series of 52 prints that illustrate tales from Ovid's Metamorphoses. The series is divided into three numbered