Mercury and Psyche
Attributedattributed to
Hubert Gerhard
(Dutch, born ca. 1540 - 1550, died before 1621, active in Germany)
Makerschool of
Adriaen de Vries
(Dutch, 1545 - 1626)
ClassificationsSCULPTURE
Dateca. 1600
Mediumbronze
Dimensions23 3/8 in. (59.4 cm.)
DescriptionThis statuette represents the legend of Mercury and Psyche from the Metamorphoses written by Lucius Apuleius. It portrays Mercury, a messenger of the gods, abducting Psyche to reunite her with her lover Cupid.
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens. The Arabella D. Huntington Memorial Art Collection.
Status
On viewObject number17.28
