Lotto 287 | A large late renaissance agate intaglio. Seated Mercury.<br><br>Early 17th century.

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A large late renaissance agate intaglio. Seated Mercury.<br><br>Early 17th century.

A large late renaissance agate intaglio. Seated Mercury.

Early 17th century.

Interesting and unusual representation of Mercury seated, with attributes. The divinity is facing right, sitting on a base (?) from which a tree seems to be born (allegory of Nature?). The god is naked, partially covered by a cloak resting on his thighs and also on the tree. The left foot rests on a small votive altar adorned with a garland. With his left hand he holds the winged caduceus, his magical scepter. Groundline. The intaglio is made on a large and extraordinary variegated agate with inclusions.

33 x 40 x 4 mm.