Illustration
Part of a mosaic depicting the god Mercury (Hermes). House of the Vettii, Pompeii. 62-79 CE.
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Sailko. "Painting of Mercury, House of the Vettii." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 11 Sep 2020, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12704/painting-of-mercury-house-of-the-vettii/. Web. 17 Jul 2025.
