Hermes Collection (page 14)

HERMES / MERCURY. Copper engraving, French, 18th century, after an ancient engraved gem
HERMES/MERCURY. Copper engraving, French, 18th century, after an ancient engraved gem

HERMES / MERCURY. Mercurys mantle. Copper engraving, French, 18th century
HERMES/MERCURY. Mercurys mantle. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

MERCURY AND ARGUS. Mercury about to cut off the head of the sleeping Argus. Copper engraving, 18th century

MERCURY, CUPID, AND VENUS. Mercury instructing Cupid before Venus. Steel engraving, English, c1835, after a painting, c1525, by Correggio

FRANCOIS ANDRE PHILIDOR (1726-1795). French chess player and composer. Illustration to François Andre Danican Phildors comic opera, Le Boucheron (The Woodcutter and The Three Wishes)

MERCURY LEADING SOULS. Mercury conducting the souls of the suitors to the infernal regions: line engraving, c1805, after John Flaxman for Homers " Odyssey"

HERMES STEALING OXEN. Hermes stealing Apollos oxen. Line engraving, 18th century

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Mercury conducting the souls of the suitors to the infernal regions. Line engraving, c1805, after John Flaxman

MYTHOLOGY: HERMES. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

MERCURY / HERMES. Copper engraving, French, late 18th century
MERCURY/HERMES. Copper engraving, French, late 18th century

MERCURY AND MINERVA. Mercury (Greek name Hermes) offering his purse to Minerva, who takes moderately out of it. Copper engraving, French, late 18th century

MERCURY AND FORTUNE. Mercury (Greek name Hermes) giving up his purse to Fortune. Copper engraving, French, late 18th century

HERMES. Hermes stealing Apollos oxen. Line engraving, 18th century

MURCURY AND PUDICITIA. Mercury (Greek name Hermes), giver of fertility, offering his purse to Pudicitia, personification of chastity, who refuses it. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

HMS Hermes seaplane carrier, WW1
An aerial view of HMS Hermes, the first experimental seaplane carrier of the Royal Navy, a refitted Highflyer-class cruiser. Sunk in October 1914 by a German U-boat. Date: circa 1914

Syra, Greece
View from the sea of Ermoupoli (Ermoupolis / Hermoupolis / Town of Hermes ) on the island of Syros (Siros / Syra), in the Cyclades, Greece. Date: circa 1910s

Ancient ships in a Roman seaport
An ancient Roman ships in a Roman seaport. Mercury, messenger of the gods and god of commerce, oversees proceedings from atop a column in the harbour

Dunlop Tyre Advert 18
with Hermes / Mercury... Date: 1934

Medusa. In Greek mythology, Medusa was one of three Gorgon sisters. Medusa began life as a beautiful mortal, who bragged of being more attractive than the goddess Athena

Artwork of Hermes space shuttle orbiting Europe
Hermes space shuttle. Artists impression of Europes Hermes space shuttle in orbit over Europe. Hermes was cancelled in 1995

Hermes space shuttle, artwork. This proposed European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft was intended to perform a role similar to that of NASAs Space Shuttle

RUBENS: MERCURY & ARGUS. Oil sketch on wood, c1637

RENOIR: JUDGMENT OF PARIS. Oil on canvas by Renoir, c1914

Greek Flag - Sculpture by Praxiteles
Sculpture by Praxiteles of Hermes with the Infant Dionysus, (discovered at Olympia in 1877) set in a border of the modern Greek flag

HMS Hermes
The British ship HMS Hermes which was torpedoed by a German submarine in October 1914

Torpedoed by a German submarine in the Straits of Dover: H. M.s Hermes, a seaplane carrying ship
Torpedoed by a German submarine in the Straits of Dover: H.M.S Hermes, a seaplane carrying ship

Planets - Mercury
MERCURY (Hermes) drives his chariot drawn by two carrier pigeons over Earth where merchants are trading, importing, selling, bartering, and exchanging goods

Herse and Mermes
Hermes/Mercury falls madly in love with Herse, daughter of Cecrops, and bribes her sister Aglaura to help him achieve his amorous ends

Aglaura into Rock
Aglaura, daughter of Cecrops, is inspired by Athena, who hates her, with jealousy of her sister Herse, beloved by Hermes, who consequently turns her into a rock

Battus into a Rock
Hermes asks peasant Battus to watch over cattle hes stolen from Apollo, then to test him, comes in disguise and asks where they are, he tells him, so he turns him into a rock

Iliad / Prylis
Son of Hermes, Greek soothsayer who was inspired by Athena to propose the Wooden Horse as a subterfuge to get through the Trojan defences

Hermes / Mercury
Decoration on fairground ride

The principal classical gods of Olympus: Aphrodite, Cupid, Zeus and Hermes

Ancient Egypt New Year
ANCIENT EGYPT The new year is sacred to the god THOTH (equivalent of Hermes) who among other useful acts is credited with inventing the calendar

Pandoras Box Brought
The mysterious box is brought to Epimethus by Hermes/Mercury

Hermes Airborne
airborne, thanks to his winged shoes; he carries a caduceus, with which he can send anyone to sleep at a touch

Hermes Winged Shoes
He puts on his winged shoes

Sibly Frontispiece
Symbolic frontispiece to Siblys book

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"Hermes: A Mythical Figure Spanning Time and Cultures" HMS Hermes (R12), a British aircraft carrier, proudly sailed the seas with its powerful presence. Meanwhile, artist Jonnard captured the essence in 1886 through his mesmerizing artwork. The ship's name pays homage to the ancient figure known as Hermes Trismegistus. The Emerald Tablet, also referred to as Smaragdine Table or Tabula Smaragdina, holds mystical secrets attributed to this enigmatic deity. Its origins date back centuries, with an anonymous creator unveiling it in 1609. This tablet serves as a testament to the enduring fascination surrounding Hermes Trismegistus. In Siena Cathedral, a captivating floor mosaic from 1488 immortalizes Hermes Trismegistus' wisdom and influence. Italy's rich history intertwines with this mythical figure who transcends time and culture. Praxiteles I skillfully crafted a marble statue that showcases his divine grace and beauty. As one gazes upon this masterpiece, they can almost feel Zeus/Jupiter's presence alongside him – for their connection runs deep within mythology. Whether depicted on naval vessels like HMS Hermes (95) or revered within religious settings such as Siena Cathedral, there is no denying the lasting impact Trismegistus on human imagination throughout history. From maritime might to artistic brilliance, from sacred texts to awe-inspiring statues - each representation reveals another layer of mystery surrounding this multifaceted deity. Let us continue exploring the depths of knowledge associated with "Hermes, " uncovering hidden truths that have captivated humanity for generations.