Hermes with Caduceus, 1791
Hermes with the caduceus and Roman tuba. Hermes is known as the messenger of the gods, and the one who conducts souls to the underworld. His main attributes and symbols include winged sandals (allowing him to fly), a winged cap, and his herald's staff, which consists of two snakes wrapped around a winged staff. Color-enhanced engraving by James Barry, 1791
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13344626
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47798449
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