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Mercurius

Mercury

Messenger of the gods and god of trade, merchants, and travel, in Roman (Mercurius) and Greek (Ἑρμῆς - Hermes) mythology
(Wikipedia: Mercury - Hermes)

Markus Lüpertz
2007

Description

Partly coloured bronze statue of Mercury standing on a globe.

Information Sign

Die Statue „Mercuriusʺ
von
Prof. Markus Lüpertz
wurde am 04.07.2007 enthüllt.
In der römischen Mythologie ist Mercurius der Gott
des Handels, des Verkehrs und gilt als schneller Götterbote.

The "Mercury" statue
by
Markus Lüpertz
was unveiled on July 4, 2007.
In Roman mythology, Mercury is the god of trade and
commerce as well as the swift messenger of th gods.

Sculptor

Markus Lüpertz ( Reichenberg, presently Liberec, Czech Rep. 1941), German painter and sculptor (Wikipedia).

Locatie (N 50°42'54" - E 7°7'46") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: denw471; Photograph: 15 September 2015
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