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Mercurius
Creator
Ferdinand LeenhoffDutch painter and sculptor (1841-1914) · 1841–1914
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- 1898
- Medium
- bronze (metal)
- Culture
- Netherlands
- Institution
- Rijksmuseum
- Object ID
- BK-18758
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In mythology, Mercury was the god of commerce and was also considered the messenger of the gods. That is why he wears winged sandals that take him swiftly from one place to another. Beside him lies his caduceus, a staff with two coiled snakes. A legend relates that he acquired the staff from Apollo in exchange for a lyre.
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