{"product_id":"mercury-and-the-shades-of-the-dead-claude-gillot","title":"Mercury and the Shades of the Dead - Claude Gillot","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn etching by Claude Gillot, 'Mercury and the Shades of the Dead' depicts Mercury guiding souls to the underworld. The print showcases Gillot's theatrical style and skill in capturing movement and emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis etching by Claude Gillot (1673-1722) depicts Mercury, the Roman messenger god, guiding souls to the underworld. Gillot, a French painter, decorator, and printmaker, is known for his theatrical and decorative style, which bridges the late Baroque and early Rococo periods. He trained under Jean-Baptiste Corneille and was an influence on Antoine Watteau. The print, titled 'Mercure \u0026amp; les Ombres' (Mercury and the Shades), illustrates a scene with Mercury, identifiable by his winged helmet and caduceus, leading a group of figures through a dark, rocky terrain. These figures, the 'shades' or spirits of the dead, are depicted with varying expressions of sorrow and resignation. The composition is characterised by fine, delicate lines, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The scene is framed by the text 'Fables Nouvelles, Fable Treiziesme', suggesting it is an illustration from a book of fables. Gillot's skill in capturing movement and emotion is evident in the figures' gestures and expressions, making this a compelling example of early 18th-century French printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ronde-toren-met-een-poort-esaias-van-de-velde\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRonde toren met een poort - Esaias van de Velde — Esaias van de Velde\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bust-of-a-laughing-peasant-adriaen-van-ostade\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBust of a Laughing Peasant - Adriaen van Ostade — Adriaen van Ostade\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Claude Gillot","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57807793979727,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57807796601167,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57807796633935,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57807796666703,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57807796699471,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Mercury-and-the-Shades-of-the-Dead_Poster_CompositorV1_1780021685117.jpg?v=1780021837","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/mercury-and-the-shades-of-the-dead-claude-gillot","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}