Description: 'MARCURIUS'Engraving of Mercury (Hermes), standing in a niche, holding a caduceus in his left hand, wearing a winged hat and winged sandals. Part of a series of eight classical gods based on Polidoro da Caravaggio's frescoes. Made by Hendrick Goltzius after Hendrick Goltzius after Polidoro da Caravaggio. Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Sheet size: 21.5 x 35.6 cm (8.46 x 14.02 inch). Image size: 21.5 x 35.6 cm. (8.46 x 14.02 inch). Condition: good, given age. Light soiling and creasing. Left margin, with small tears and thin paper spots, and paper loss, moostly in margin. Old fold lines. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. MERCURY, HERMES, CLASSICAL GODS, HENDRICK GOLTZIUS, POLIDORO DA CARAVAGGIO, MYTHOLOGY, ENGRAVING | EXPO-421 BACKGROUND INFORMATION Frescoes on the façade of a Roman house (now lost), created c. 1522–1527 by Polidoro da Caravaggio. Reference: Hollstein Dutch 303-1(4), The Illustrated Bartsch 254-1(4). Biography engraver: Hendrick Goltzius (1558-1617), Dutch Mannerist engraver known for his detailed and masterful works. Biography artist: Polidoro da Caravaggio (1499-1543), an Italian painter influenced by Raphael, specializing in frescoes.
Price: 458 USD
Location: 6611BX
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Date of Creation: Pre-1800
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Subject: History
Height (Inches): 14.02
Width (Inches): 8.46
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
Artist: Hendrick Goltzius, Hendrick Goltzius after Polidoro da Caravaggio
Material: Engraving
Year of Production: 1592
