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Mercury Taking Flight, c. 1515 (copper alloy, breccia & wood)
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Mercury Taking Flight, c. 1515 (copper alloy, breccia & wood)
1146671 Mercury Taking Flight, c.1515 (copper alloy, breccia & wood) by Rustici, Giovanni Francesco (1474-1554); 47.9x17.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22561908
© Fitzwilliam Museum / Bridgeman Images
Dynamic Ethereal Gesture Gesturing Mercury Messenger Muscular Taking Breccia
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Mercury Taking Flight - A Captivating Mythological Sculpture in Motion
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. This print showcases the exquisite artwork titled "Mercury Taking Flight" created around 1515 by Italian sculptor Giovanni Francesco Rustici. The sculpture, made from copper alloy, breccia, and wood, measures an impressive 47.9x17.5 cm and is currently housed at the prestigious Fitzwilliam Museum in the University of Cambridge, UK. In this dynamic piece, Mercury, the Roman god known as the messenger of gods and guide to souls, is depicted mid-flight with ethereal grace. The sculpture captures his muscular nude form in a powerful gesture as he propels himself forward with one foot resting on a wooden ball. Rustici's masterful craftsmanship breathes life into this mythological figure; every sinew and muscle seems to be in motion. The use of different materials such as metalwork and breccia adds depth and texture to the statue's overall composition. As we gaze upon this Renaissance masterpiece frozen in time, we are transported to ancient Rome where mythology comes alive through art. This extraordinary depiction of Mercury embodies both strength and elegance while emphasizing his role as a divine messenger. The photograph beautifully captures every detail of this magnificent sculpture—its intricate carvings, smooth marble-like finish contrasting against rougher textures—and invites us to appreciate its artistic brilliance up close.
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