Flying Mercury
Artist
Giambologna(Flemish, 1529–1608, active Italy)Flemish, 1529–1608, active Italy
CastCast by
Antonio Susini (Italian (Florentine), 1558–1624)Italian (Florentine), 1558–1624
CultureItalian
Titles
- Flying Mercury
Datec. 1580–1600
MediumBronze, on a colored marble base
Dimensions28 × 6 13/16 × 12 1/2 in. (71.1 × 17.3 × 31.8 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by the Agnes Cullen Arnold Endowment
Object number2023.233
Current Location
The Audrey Jones Beck Building
203 Crane Gallery
On view
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Department
Arts of Europe and the MediterraneanObject Type
Exhibition HistoryNone
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