Flying Mercury

Flying Mercury

A bronze copy after Giambologna's (1529-1608) original. 39 1/2" high, the figure of Mercury is raised up, as if aloft on a breeze created by the personification of Wind below his feet. He wears winged sandals and a winged helmet, carrying a caduceus in his left hand. His right arm is elevated and his index fingers points skyward. His left leg is straight, his right leg is extended behind him, implying forward motion. The figure is mounted on a square, stepped base.

Unknown. Copy after Giambologna, 1529-1608

Mythology
Hermes
Mercury (Roman deity)

Bronze

H. 39.5"

19th Century France