Mercury Instructing the Nymphs in Dancing

Frederick Richard Pickersgill R.A. 1820 - 1900

Summary

A scene depicting Mercury instructing a group of dancing nymphs. Set in an idyllic landscape, there are young sapling trees behind the dancers to the left. A group of nymphs in flowing drapes dance together in a circle; two are holding wreaths of flowers. To the right, a nymph stands holding a tamborine above her head; a second figure is seated at her feet. To the left, Mercury sits in his winged helmet, watching the proceedings.