Mercury, Mercvrivs (title on object), The seven planets (series title), Cathena Aurea Platonis (series title), The god Mercury as personification of the planet Mercury in a triumphal chariot pulled by eagles. He wears the petasus and in his hand he holds the caduceus. He is accompanied by a rooster. In the upper corners the signs of the zodiac that symbolize his planetary children: Gemini and Virgo. Down on Earth, those born under the influence of this planet are engaged in activities characteristic of these signs. Ships are loaded in a port and a performance is given on a stage. In the margin a sixteen-line poem, in four columns, in Latin that refers to the metal mercury associated with the planet Mercury., print, print maker: Crispijn van de Passe (I), after design by: Maerten de Vos, (mentioned on object), publisher: Crispijn van de Passe (I), (mentioned on object), Cologne, 1589 - 1611, paper, engraving, height, 236 mm × width, 177 mm
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