Mercurius en Herse

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Art Historical Context

This etching by Dutch artist Albert Meyering depicts the mythological encounter between Mercury (Mercurius) and Herse, a tale drawn from Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Created between 5 and 1714, the work belongs to the late Dutch Golden Age, a period when printmakers frequently turned to classical stories to explore themes of love, transformation, and divine intervention. Such subjects resonated with educated audiences who valued both literary knowledge and visual storytelling. Measuring roughly 30 by 40 centimeters, the print combines etching and engraving techniques—a common approach that allowed a...

About the Artist

Albert Meyering · 1645–1714

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