Petasus Collection

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

MS Hunter 229 f. 6r Sagittarius, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) (detail)
GUL232029 MS Hunter 229 f.6r Sagittarius, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) (detail) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Mercury and Argus, 1776
SRM76976 Mercury and Argus, 1776 by Sokolov, Piotr Ivanovich (1752-91); 198x140 cm; State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; eState Russian Museum; Russian, out of copyright

Bas-relief depicting Mercury from the exterior of one of the 14 buildings, built 1931-40
XJL149760 Bas-relief depicting Mercury from the exterior of one of the 14 buildings, built 1931-40 by American School, (20th century); Rockefeller Center, Manhattan, New York City, USA; American

America Guided By Wisdom, 1815 (litho) engraved by Benjamin Tanner (1775-1848)
AKM210043 America Guided By Wisdom, 1815 (litho) engraved by Benjamin Tanner (1775-1848) by Barralet, John James (1747-1815) (after)

Mercury Attaching his Winged Sandals, 1744 (marble)
XIR173144 Mercury Attaching his Winged Sandals, 1744 (marble) by Pigalle, Jean-Baptiste (1714-85); Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Mercury (pencil)
LEE58233 Mercury (pencil) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: god of speed, commerce, trade, profit)

Mercury on Pegasus ( Le Cheval de Marly ) 1701-02 (marble)
XIR150238 Mercury on Pegasus ( Le Cheval de Marly ) 1701-02 (marble) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); height: 326 cm; Louvre, Paris

Hermes Descending (pencil & w / c)
REY77733 Hermes Descending (pencil & w/c) by Philpot, Glyn Warren (1884-1937); 39x23 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Mercury, illustration from Festkalender published in Leipzig c
AFC215861 Mercury, illustration from Festkalender published in Leipzig c.1910 (colour litho) by Thoma, Hans (1839-1924); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Statue of Mercury, c. 1564 (bronze)
XIR159230 Statue of Mercury, c.1564 (bronze) by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); 170x57x140 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Greek Postage Stamps, 1897 (colour litho)
473561 Greek Postage Stamps, 1897 (colour litho) by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: from a series of illustrations of late 19th century stamps)

Mercury, c. 1800-30 (bronze)
FIT277196 Mercury, c.1800-30 (bronze) by Giambologna (Giovanni da Bologna), (1529-1608); height:52.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Flemish, out of copyright

Mercury, Herse and Aglauros, 1763 (oil on canvas)
PWI91027 Mercury, Herse and Aglauros, 1763 (oil on canvas) by Pierre, Jean Baptiste Marie (1713-89); 325x329 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Hermes, Herse and Aglauros, c. 1576-84 (oil on canvas)
FIT86009 Hermes, Herse and Aglauros, c.1576-84 (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); 232.4x173 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Italian

Mercury and Amor (bronze)
KLN146836 Mercury and Amor (bronze) by Donner, Georg Raphael (1693-1741); Stiftsmuseum, Klosterneuburg, Austria; eStiftmuseum Klosterneuburg; Austrian, out of copyright

Still Life with the Attributes of the Arts, 1766
MEL47583 Still Life with the Attributes of the Arts, 1766 by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 112x140.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Mercury and Psyche, 1593 (bronze)
XIR284148 Mercury and Psyche, 1593 (bronze) by Vries, Adriaen de (c.1546-1626); height:215 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Mercury removing Psyche; ); Dutch, out of copyright

Mercury (oil on panel)
SNM128515 Mercury (oil on panel) by Baldung Grien, Hans (1484/5-1545); 194x64 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; German, out of copyright

Lunette depicting the Sorceress Circe Offering Ulysses a Bowl of Poisoned Soup
BEN124353 Lunette depicting the Sorceress Circe Offering Ulysses a Bowl of Poisoned Soup and Mercury Adding a Herbal Antidote, from the Camerino, 1596 (fresco) by Carracci

Mercury (oil on canvas)
WDM75667 Mercury (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 73x48 cm; De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; (add.info)

Art and Life, 1907 (oil on canvas)
HTL94038 Art and Life, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 149.9x88.9 cm; Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English, out of copyright

Mercury (bronze)
BEN108637 Mercury (bronze) by Cellini, Benvenuto (1500-71); height:96 cm; Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

The Stowe Reliefs: Mercury Conducting Tragic and Comic Poetry to the Hill of Parnassus, c
XYC146049 The Stowe Reliefs: Mercury Conducting Tragic and Comic Poetry to the Hill of Parnassus, c.1740 (bronzed limewood) by Chuke, Michael (1679-1742) (attr.to); Yale Center for British Art

Still Life with Attributes of the Arts, 1765-66 (oil on canvas)
BAL50160 Still Life with Attributes of the Arts, 1765-66 (oil on canvas) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 53x110 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; French, out of copyright

Mercury and Argus
BAL47731 Mercury and Argus by Holsteyn, Cornelius (1618-58); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Dutch, out of copyright

Venus and Mercury
BAL45636 Venus and Mercury by Bergeret, Pierre-Nolasque (1782-1863); Rafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Apollo with his Lyre, Mercury and a Muse
BAL25919 Apollo with his Lyre, Mercury and a Muse by Cipriani, Giovanni Battista (1727-85); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Mercury (marble)
XIR221132 Mercury (marble) by Barba, Ramon (1767-1831); Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Mercury and Argus, 1862 (oil on canvas)
BAL153677 Mercury and Argus, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Efimov, Nikolai Efimovich (1838-91); 31.1x37.9 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Bacchus Delivered to the Nymphs of Nysa (oil on canvas)
XIR220260 Bacchus Delivered to the Nymphs of Nysa (oil on canvas) by Courtin, Jacques Francois (1672-1752) (attr. to); 77.3x97.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras

Mercury (oil on canvas)
BAL11722 Mercury (oil on canvas) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); 61x51 cm; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

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"Petasus: The Symbolic Wings of Mercury and the Divine Connection" The ancient mythological figure of Mercury, known as Hermes in Greek mythology, has long been associated with various symbols that represent his multifaceted nature. One such symbol is the petasus, a wide-brimmed hat adorned with wings. This captivating accessory holds great significance and can be found depicted in various forms of art throughout history. In Juno Receives the Head of Argus, an oil painting from an unknown artist, we witness the moment when Juno receives the head of Argus from Mercury himself. Although not explicitly shown in this artwork, it is believed that Mercury would have worn his iconic petasus during this encounter. Moving on to MS Hunter 229 f. 6r Sagittarius, a page from the Hunterian Psalter dating back to around 1170, we catch a glimpse of Sagittarius wearing a petasus atop his head while holding a bow and arrow. This representation further emphasizes how widely recognized and revered this symbol was during medieval times. Fast forward to 1776 when Jean-Baptiste Pigalle created his masterpiece titled Mercury and Argus - here we see another depiction showcasing Mercury's petasus prominently placed on his head as he interacts with Argus. The attention to detail in capturing every feather adds depth to this bas-relief sculpture. Jumping ahead again to 1815, Benjamin Tanner engraves America Guided By Wisdom where we find Lady Liberty donning her own version of the petasus atop her crown. This portrayal signifies how wisdom guides nations towards progress and enlightenment under its protective wings. Throughout centuries-old marble sculptures like Mercury Attaching his Winged Sandals (1744) or Pegasus (Le Cheval de Marly) (1701-02), artists have immortalized their interpretations by sculpting intricate details into these timeless pieces; each one showcases Mercury with his petasus, symbolizing his swift and agile nature.