De planeet Mercurius en zijn kinderen, 1638 Harmen Jansz Muller
In this captivating scene, Mercury, the Roman god of financial gain, commerce, eloquence, and communication, soars across the sky in a chariot drawn by two roosters. The symbols of Virgo and Gemini are present, suggesting that those born under these zodiac signs fall under Mercury's influence. These individuals are often scholarly and artistic. Below, a diverse group of people - scientists, astrologers, a merchant, and a doctor - gather around a table. To the left, musicians play by an organ while to the right, a sculptor and painter are hard at work. At the bottom of the painting is a Latin inscription about Mercury's children.
