Title
Beham, Mercury
Caption
Mercury: from series of prints executed in 1531 by Hans Sebold Beham (1500-50), illustrating the planets. Male planet, dry and passive; those born under Mercury eloquent, inventive and love science, especially mathematics, and were tall, slender and delicate. Planet's metal quicksilver, its day Wednesday and night Saturday. Friendly to Sun, hostile to Venus. Had two houses, Gemini by day, Virgo by night (see chariot wheels)
Date
1531
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07096_390001510
License type
Rights managed
Available size
24,0Mb (2,7Mb) / 7,9in x 11,8in / 2369 x 3543 (300dpi)