Mercury

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a muscular man standing half-naked. He holds a staff with two snakes wrapped around it. His head is crowned with wings and leaves, and his feet rest on a rock. Above him, a banner reads *MARC VRIVS* in block letters. The snakes on the staff are a classic symbol for medicine. The artist used fine lines to create deep shadows and texture, making the figure look three-dimensional. Next, check out how this was made with engraving.