Mercury Collection (page 3)

Oxford university students building a bonfire in the great quadrangle and pulling down a statue of Mercury
FLO4618838 Oxford university students building a bonfire in the great quadrangle and pulling down a statue of Mercury. Flooring of Mercury or Burning the Oaks, a Scene from in Tom Quadrangle

Edward Baines (1800-1890) English journalist, economist and politician: editor Leeds Mercury
531927 Edward Baines (1800-1890) English journalist, economist and politician: editor Leeds Mercury: advocated public education independent of the state

Rene-Antoine Ferchault de Reamur (1683-1757) French physicist. 1874 (wood engraving)
541180 Rene-Antoine Ferchault de Reamur (1683-1757) French physicist. 1874 (wood engraving, from Vies des Savants Illustres by Louis Figuier)

An Emblem of the Athenian Society. 1692. Engraved by Frederik Hendrik van Hove
529066 An Emblem of the Athenian Society. 1692. Engraved by Frederik Hendrik van Hove. The Athenian Society was an organization founded by John Dunton in 1691 to facilitate the writing

Lavoisier's investigation of the existence of oxygen in the air. Mercury in trough (right)
541898 Lavoisier's investigation of the existence of oxygen in the air. Mercury in trough (right) and in glass balloon (left) on prolonged heating, some red oxide of mercury found in balloon

Mercury and Argus, c.1710. Creator: De Ferrari, Gregorio (1647-1726)
Mercury and Argus, c.1710. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova.

Ancient statues in the British Museum, from the Farnese Palace at Rome, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Ancient statues in the British Museum, from the Farnese Palace at Rome, 1864. 'The pieces of sculpture which were lately bought for the British Museum from the collection in the Farnese Palace at

Mercury and Proserpina, 1623-1648. Creator: Willem de Poorter
Mercury and Proserpina, 1623-1648

Circe and Ulysses, 1611-1669. Creators: Filippo Lauri, Pietro da Cortona
Circe and Ulysses, 1611-1669

Statue of Mercury, n.d. Creator: Michael Henry Spang
Statue of Mercury, n.d

The Judgement of Paris. Creator: Hans von Aachen
The Judgement of Paris, Unknown date

Mercury. Creator: Hans Baldung
Mercury, Unknown date

Mercury Confiding the Child Bacchus to the Nymphs on Nysa, 18th century. Creator: Marcus Tuscher
Mercury Confiding the Child Bacchus to the Nymphs on Nysa, 18th century

Mercury, Hellenistic period (325-150 B.C.). Creator: Unknown
Mercury, Hellenistic period (325-150 B.C.)

Mercury Departing from Antwerp. Fragment of a larger painting, early 17th century. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Mercury Departing from Antwerp. Fragment of a larger painting, early 17th century

Mercury Killing Argus, published 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Mercury Killing Argus, published 1589. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 1, plate 19

The Judgement of Paris, 1728. Creator: Noël-Nicolas Coypel
The Judgement of Paris, 1728

Mercury, Herse and Aglaura, 1767. Creator: Louis Jean Francois Lagrenee
Mercury, Herse and Aglaura, 1767

Venus and Mercury Instructing Cupid, 1738. Creator: Francois Boucher
Venus and Mercury Instructing Cupid, 1738

Mercury, c1585. Creator: Johann Sadeler I
Mercury, c1585. From The Seven Planets, pl. 6

Mercury Conquered by Love, 17th century. Creator: Lucas Kilian
Mercury Conquered by Love, 17th century

Le Commerce...Quand donc... 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Commerce...Quand donc... 1851. Le commerce. - Quand donc, messieurs, finirez vous de jouer a ce jeu la...cela commence a m'ennuyer de payer tous les frais de la partie!...'. Business

The Alliance of Minerva and Mercury, 1588. Creator: Jacob Matham
The Alliance of Minerva and Mercury, 1588. From Mythological Subjects

“Marcurius” [sic], the Roman God, Mercury, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
"Marcurius" [sic], the Roman God, Mercury, 1592. Series: The Set of the Antique Gods, pl. 8

Trades Practiced in Bologna, c1640. Creators: Francesco Curti, Agostino Parisini
Trades Practiced in Bologna, c1640. Plate: Plate 18

Mercury Turning Aglauros to Stone, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Mercury Turning Aglauros to Stone, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 20

Faun playing flute sleeping shepherd (Merkurius o Argus). Creator: Abraham Bloemaert
Faun playing flute sleeping shepherd (Merkurius o Argus)

Map of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, 1677-1679. Creator: Nicolaes Visscher
Map of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, 1677-1679. At the bottom right, the Maas from Maastricht to Wessem. At the top left the title in a cartouche surrounded by putti

Drawing shows her work to Mercury, 1803-c.1899. Creator: J. Enklaar
Drawing shows her work to Mercury, 1803-c.1899. The personification of drawing shows a sketchbook with her work to Mercury

Allegory on the government of King William I, 1838, 1838. Creator: Anon
Allegory on the government of King William I, 1838, 1838

Map of Noord-Holland and part of Friesland, 1726-1750. Creator: Anon
Map of Noord-Holland and part of Friesland, 1726-1750. At the bottom right the title cartouche with figures around it including a man with a horse, satyrs, putti

Thomas Erpenius as Metellus, 1791. Creator: Cornelis de Jonker
Thomas Erpenius as Metellus, 1791. In 1613, Dutch orientalist Thomas van Erpe was the first European to publish an accurate book of Arabic grammar

Rombout Hogerbeets as Miltiades, 1791. Creator: Cornelis de Jonker
Rombout Hogerbeets as Miltiades, 1791. Dutch jurist Rombout Hogerbeets was tried for treason in 1618, and sentenced to life imprisonment

Design for a crib, c.1790. Creator: Anon
Design for a crib, c.1790. Decorated with busts of Mercury

The Children of the Planet Mercury, c.1645. Creator: Jan Brueghel the younger
The Children of the Planet Mercury, c.1645

Mercury, Argus and Io, after c.1659. Creator: Unknown
Mercury, Argus and Io, after c.1659

The Young Mercury Stealing Cattle from the Herd of Apollo, 1530-1550. Creator: Girolamo da Santacroce
The Young Mercury Stealing Cattle from the Herd of Apollo, 1530-1550

Apotheosis of the Dutch East India Company (Allegory of the Amsterdam Chamber... 1702-1746. Creator: Nicolaas Verkolje)
Apotheosis of the Dutch East India Company (Allegory of the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce of the VOC), 1702-1746

Mercury and Io, 1632. Creator: Willem Ossenbeeck
Mercury and Io, 1632. Io, who was transformed into a cow by Juno, is returned to her father Inachus by Mercury

Mercury Ordering Calypso to Release Odysseus, c.1680. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Mercury Ordering Calypso to Release Odysseus, c.1680

Léonide Massine and Boris Lisanevich in the ballet "Mercure" by Erik Satie, 1927. Creator: Anonymous
Leonide Massine and Boris Lisanevich in the ballet "Mercure" by Erik Satie, 1927. Private Collection

Mercury Killing Argus, 1651-1706. Creator: Girolamo Troppa
Mercury Killing Argus, 1651-1706

Esquisse pour le Buffet de la gare de Lyon : La ville de Lyon (plafond de la grande salle), c.1899. Ceiling design for the buffet at Lyon railway station. Mercury offers caduceus to nude female figure

The Arts and Powers Pay Homage to Emperor Charles VI, 1732. Creator: Johann Evangelist Holzer
The Arts and Powers Pay Homage to Emperor Charles VI, 1732

Mercury Lulling Argos to Sleep, 1665. Creator: Georg Andreas Wolfgang
Mercury Lulling Argos to Sleep, 1665

Mercury Killing Argus, 1665. Creator: Georg Andreas Wolfgang
Mercury Killing Argus, 1665

Pieter Brueghel, the Younger, 1606. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II
Pieter Brueghel, the Younger, 1606

Saint Paul et saint Barnabé refusant les honneurs divins à Lystre. Esquisse pour le "may"... 1644
Saint Paul et saint Barnabe refusant les honneurs divins a Lystre. Esquisse pour le "may" de Notre-Dame de 1644, 1644

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Mercury: From Palmistry to Space Exploration" Discover the enigmatic world of Mercury, as we embark on a captivating journey through time and space. In ancient times, palmistry maps of the hand hinted at the significance of this celestial body. Its influence was also depicted in the Catalan Atlas from the 14th century, where its position among other planets revealed its importance in our cosmic tapestry. Artworks depicting our solar system showcase Mercury's unique charm. As we gaze upon these masterpieces, we marvel at its proximity to the sun and its role as one of our neighboring planets. Comparing sizes with other celestial bodies within our solar system, it becomes evident that Mercury is petite yet powerful. Like an emerald tablet inscribed with hidden wisdom, this small planet holds secrets waiting to be unraveled. Sandro Botticelli's masterpiece "Primavera" transports us back in time, reminding us that even Renaissance artists were captivated by Mercury's allure. The vibrant colors and intricate details reflect their fascination with this elusive planet. Moving beyond art into reality, let us not forget iconic symbols like the 1957 red and black Mercury Monterey Sedan. This classic car embodies both elegance and strength – qualities reminiscent of our planetary namesake. Diving deeper into scientific exploration, Project Mercury 7 marked a pivotal moment for humanity as seven brave astronauts embarked on historic missions to conquer space travel. Their courage paved the way for future discoveries about our universe. Epicycles drawn by astronomers in 1823 further shed light on how scientists attempted to understand Mercury's complex orbit around the sun – a testament to human curiosity and determination. As we conclude this journey through various depictions across history and culture, let us immerse ourselves in Hubert Robert's painting "The Bathing Pool. " Here lies a subtle reminder that amidst all knowledge-seeking endeavors lies nature’s tranquility, reminding us to appreciate the wonders of our solar system.