Mercurius en Herse, RP-P-OB-66.218, Adam Elsheimer, between 1644 and 1652

Identification title(s): mercury and herse. Object type: print object number: rp-p-ob-66. 218. Catalog reference: new hollstein german (hollar) 1224. Pennington 268. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso, stamped: lugt 240. Description: mercury spies herse and her sisters walking to the temple of minerva with flower baskets. Herse walks in front with a dog. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: wenceslaus hollar (mentioned on object), after a painting by: adam elsheimer (mentioned on object). Place of manufacture: antwerp. Dating: 1644 - 1652. Physical features: etching. Material: paper technique: etching. Dimensions: plate edge: h 85 mm (oval) × w 99 mm. Subject: what: mercury falls in love with herse, when seeing her and her companions carry baskets full of flowers to the temple. Acquisition: transfer of management 1816. Date: between 1644 and 1652.