Sujet

Hermes or Mercury with the caduceus and Roman tuba (or similar). Engraving by James Barry, 1791. Hermes is an ancient Greek god, son of Zeus and the Pleiad Maia. He is known as the messenger of the gods, and the one who conducts souls to the underworld. In some myths he is a trickster, and outwits other gods for his own satisfaction or for the sake of humankind.

Légende

Hermes with Caduceus, 1791

Info+

Photographe : Science History Images, Science History Images

Date

28 août 2017

Crédit

Photo12/Alamy/Science History Images, Science History Images

Notre référence

LMY25T02_T951MB

Utilisation

uniquement en France

Model release

Non

Property release

Non

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

26,8Mo (3,7Mo) / 39,1cm x 17,1cm / 4620 x 2024 (300dpi)

Mots clés

1791 18th century ancient ancient greece ancient greek god art caduceus colorized engraving enhanced flying god greek history james barry kerykeion male man medicine mercury messenger myth roman roman tuba similar symbol trumpet winged cap