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Mercury Conquered by Love, 17th century. Creator: Lucas Kilian
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Mercury Conquered by Love, 17th century. Creator: Lucas Kilian
Mercury Conquered by Love, 17th century
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an engraving by the 17th century German artist Lucas Kilian, presents a captivating and intriguing scene of the swift-footed Roman god Mercury being conquered by the god of love, Cupid. The image, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the United States, showcases Mercury in a humbled posture, kneeling before a triumphant Cupid. The god of love, depicted as a chubby, winged infant, holds a bow and arrow, the symbol of his power to inflict love and desire upon his targets. Mercury, the god of commerce, travelers, and thieves, is often depicted as fleet-footed and cunning. However, in this image, he is shown defeated and vulnerable, with his arms bound behind his back and his head bowed in submission. The god of love, with a smug expression, ties Mercury's ankles together, emphasizing his complete control over the god of speed and agility. The scene is rich in symbolism, reflecting the Baroque era's fascination with the power of love and the vulnerability of even the most powerful deities. The contrast between the nude, muscular form of Mercury and the plump, infantile form of Cupid adds an intriguing dynamic to the image. The lettering at the bottom of the print, written in elegant script, identifies the artist as Lucas Kilian and the subject as Mercury Conquered by Love. This image is a testament to the enduring power of love and the skill of the artist in conveying that power through his work.
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