God Of Trade Collection

Minerva surrounded by Mercury, Diana, Apollo and Vulcan. Private Collection

Venus with Mercury and Cupid. Artist: Van Loo, Louis Michel (1707-1771)
Venus with Mercury and Cupid. Found in the collection of Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

Hermes presenting Pandora to King Epimetheus, 1611. Creator: Goltzius
Hermes presenting Pandora to King Epimetheus, 1611. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

Mercury, Argus and Io, 1492-1494. Creator: Pinturicchio, Bernardino (1454-1513)
Mercury, Argus and Io, 1492-1494. Found in the Collection of Appartamenti Borgia, Vatican

Mercury, c. 1880. Found in the Collection of Muse e Rodin, Paris

Mercury and Argus, 1716. Found in the Collection of Accademia di San Luca

Mercury, Herse and Aglaurus, 1767. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Mercury. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Venus and Mars warned by Mercury, ca 1586. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
Venus and Mars warned by Mercury, ca 1586. Found in the collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Toilet of Venus. Artist: Boulogne, Bon de, L aine (1649-1717)
The Toilet of Venus. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Jupiter, Mercury and the Virtue (Jupiter Painting Butterflies). Artist: Dossi, Dosso (ca. 1486-1542)
Jupiter, Mercury and the Virtue (Jupiter Painting Butterflies). Found in the collection of Wawel Royal Castle, Krakow

Mercury and Argus, 1636-1638. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Mercury and Argus, 1636-1638. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Mercury, 1556-1557. Artist: Gherardi, Cristofano (1508-1556)
Mercury, 1556-1557. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Mercury meets Herse. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Mercury and Argus. Found in the Collection of Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum, Braunschweig

Venus with Mercury and Cupid (The School of Love), c. 1525. Artist: Correggio (1489-1534)
Venus with Mercury and Cupid (The School of Love), c. 1525. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Landscape with Mercury and Battus. Artist: Mulier, Pieter, the Younger (1637-1701)
Landscape with Mercury and Battus. Found in the collection of the Museum of Western and Eastern Art, Odessa

Mercury and Argus, 1645-1647. Artist: Fabritius, Carel (1622-1654)
Mercury and Argus, 1645-1647. Found in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Mercury, Argus and Io, ca 1592. Artist: Bloemaert, Abraham (1566-1651)
Mercury, Argus and Io, ca 1592. Found in the collection of the Centraal Museum, Utrecht

Mercury piping to Argus, 1655-1657. Artist: Loth, Johann Karl (1632-1698)
Mercury piping to Argus, 1655-1657. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

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"The God of Trade: A Mythological Journey through Art" Step into the enchanting world of mythology as we explore the captivating depictions of the God of Trade. From ancient times to more recent interpretations, artists have sought to capture the essence and significance of this divine figure. In Louis Michel Van Loo's masterpiece, "Venus with Mercury and Cupid, " we witness a harmonious trio embodying love, beauty, and commerce. The presence of Mercury hints at his role as a messenger between gods and mortals, facilitating trade across realms. Goltzius' portrayal in "Hermes presenting Pandora to King Epimetheus" showcases Hermes' pivotal role in introducing Pandora to humanity. As the bringer of gifts and blessings, he symbolizes not only trade but also curiosity and human potential. Bernardino Pinturicchio's work "Mercury, Argus and Io" transports us back to Greek mythology where Mercury plays a crucial part in saving Io from her tormentor. This depiction highlights his cunning nature as well as his ability to navigate complex situations - traits essential for successful trading. Fast forward to modern times with an intriguing representation by an unknown artist simply titled "Mercury. " Here we see him standing tall amidst symbols associated with commerce - coins, scales, and winged sandals that enable swift transactions across vast distances. In Boulogne's painting "The Toilet of Venus, " Mercury takes on a different role - that of a vigilant guardian warning Venus and Mars about potential dangers lurking nearby. This portrayal reminds us that even amidst passion or desire for profit, caution is necessary for prosperous trade. As we delve deeper into mythological artistry, Dosso Dossi's piece "Jupiter Painting Butterflies" captures Jupiter alongside Mercury engaging in celestial activities while showcasing their influence over natural phenomena like butterflies. It serves as a reminder that trade extends beyond earthly boundaries; it encompasses cosmic exchanges too.