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Bronze Mercury Statue. The most celebrated sculpture by giambologna is the mercury, known in four versions whose chronology is uncertain. Mercury is depicted wearing a petasus with wings on his head and winged sandals which give him speed in flight.

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Museo nazionale del bargello, florence. Mercury is depicted wearing a petasus with wings on his head and winged sandals which give him speed in flight. Mercury was the roman version of hermes, the greek god of messages, eloquence and of trade, particularly of the grain trade.

Statue of Mercury September 8, 2014 Statue of Mercury at… Flickr

The david sharp studio’s bronze statue of mercury is shown in flight carrying his cadaceus in his left hand. Mercury is depicted wearing a petasus with wings on his head and winged sandals which give him speed in flight. His winged helmet represents the speed and efficiency with which he can carry disembarking souls to the underworld. The mercury is one of the most famous and most replicated sculptures by mannerist sculptor giambologna,.