Deutschland

Statues - Hither & Thither

Site Search:
Hamburg
Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg

Am Baumwall
(G+J-Pressehaus, Vorplatz)

Hermes

Messenger of the gods and god of trade, merchants, and travel, in Roman (Mercurius) and Greek (Ἑρμῆς - Hermes) mythology
(Wikipedia: Mercury - Hermes)
artist unknown
date?/(2008)

Hamburg /  Hermes   Hamburg /  Hermes

Description

Cast iron (?) statue of Mercurius (Hermes).

Inscription(s)

Hermes

In der griechischen Mythologie Schutzgott der
Händler und der Reisenden sowie Götterbote.
Die Figur stand bis 2008 auf dem Gebäude des
Schiffsausrüsters Schmeding an dieser Stelle.

Gruner + Jahr AG&Co KG

Sculptor

Sources & Information

Tags

Locatie (N 53°32'41" - E 9°58'48") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: dehh041; Photograph: 6 March 2015
Of each statue we made photos from various angles and also detail photos of the various texts.
If you want to use photos, please contact us via the contact form (in Dutch, English or German).
© Website and photos: René & Peter van der Krogt

Bronzefiguren Kaufen

Your banner here? Click for information.