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Allegory on trade with Mercury
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Mercury stands on a pedestal decorated with the coat of arms of France; Fame blowing a trumpet flies next to his head. In the foreground sits to the right the personification of Labor and Diligence, draped in a garment covered with ants. She points to an oval surrounded by a wreath with the inscription "Aul"; in her left hand she holds a horn filled with money. To the left stands an Oriental merchant with fabrics and packaged goods; behind him wait two camels.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineAllegorie op de handel met Mercurius. 1600 - 1699. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
