Winged Sandals Collection

Hermes, from Promethee Enchaine by Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print)
3474139 Hermes, from Promethee EnchaAneby Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941); The Stapleton Collection; Swiss, out of copyright

Mercury from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81)
BEN85107 Mercury from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (plaster); Chapel of the Planets, Tempio Malatestiano

Detail of the vault: lunette representing Mercury, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528
2384691 Detail of the vault: lunette representing Mercury, Chamber of Cupid and Psyche (Sala di Amore e Psiche), 1526-1528 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Atys-Amorino, c. 1430 (bronze)
BEN85210 Atys-Amorino, c.1430 (bronze) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); height: 10 cm; Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Mercury on Pegasus ( Le Cheval de Marly ) 1701-02 (marble)
XIR150238 Mercury on Pegasus ( Le Cheval de Marly ) 1701-02 (marble) by Coysevox, Antoine (1640-1720); height: 326 cm; Louvre, Paris

Hermes, found during the underwater excavations at Mahdia, c. 100 BC (bronze)
XIR223887 Hermes, found during the underwater excavations at Mahdia, c.100 BC (bronze) by Greek, (2nd century BC); 32x11 cm; Musee National du Bardo, Le Bardo, Tunisia; Greek, out of copyright

Ceiling painting depicting the Story of Perseus and Danae
XJL186956 Ceiling painting depicting the Story of Perseus and Danae by Becerra, Gaspar (1520-70); Palacio del Pardo, Pardo

Perseus Arming, cast in 1910 (bronze)
LMG139526 Perseus Arming, cast in 1910 (bronze) by Gilbert, Alfred (1854-1934); height:76.2 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery) U.K.; (add.info)

Perseus Arming, first cast in 1881 (bronze)
BRA110484 Perseus Arming, first cast in 1881 (bronze) by Gilbert, Alfred (1854-1934); 65x41x20 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

The Judgement of Paris (fresco)
AII78913 The Judgement of Paris (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Rock of Doom, c. 1876 (gouache)
SOU80770 The Rock of Doom, c.1876 (gouache) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 154x128.6 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire

Perseus Arming, 1882 (bronze)
FIT277191 Perseus Arming, 1882 (bronze) by Gilbert, Alfred (1854-1934); height:35.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English, out of copyright

Greek red-figure cup, depicting the god Hermes (pottery)
XIR73970 Greek red-figure cup, depicting the god Hermes (pottery) by Greek, (5th century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Greek, out of copyright

Mercury (oil on canvas)
WDM75667 Mercury (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 73x48 cm; De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; (add.info)

Minerva and Mercury arm Perseus, Jan Harmensz. Muller, Bartholomeus Spranger, 1604

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"Winged Sandals: A Mythical Journey Through Time" Step into the realm of ancient mythology and embark on a captivating journey with the legendary winged sandals. These enchanting footwear, often associated with Hermes, the messenger of gods, have left an indelible mark on art and literature throughout history. In Aeschylus' Promethee Enchaine, published in 1941, we catch a glimpse of these magical sandals as they grace the feet of Hermes himself. With their ethereal wings fluttering gracefully, they carry him swiftly across vast distances to deliver messages from Olympus to mortals below. The tale continues with Perseus Cuts Off Medusa's Head in 1731. In this mesmerizing engraving, we witness Perseus donning his winged sandals while embarking on his perilous quest to slay the monstrous Gorgon. The sandals grant him unparalleled agility and speed as he navigates through treacherous landscapes. Moving forward to 1526-1528, we find ourselves immersed in the Chamber of Cupid and Psyche where Mercury takes center stage in a stunning lunette painting. His winged sandals serve as a symbol of divine intervention and guide us into the world of love and desire. Bronze sculptures also pay homage to these iconic sandals. Atys-Amorino from around 1430 captures a cherubic figure adorned with delicate wings upon his heels – an embodiment of youthful passion empowered by swift movement. Mercury on Pegasus (Le Cheval de Marly) stands tall in marble from 1701-02; here, our attention is drawn not only to Pegasus' majestic form but also to Mercury's trusty winged footwear that propels them both through mythical realms. Archaeological discoveries add another layer to this timeless narrative. An underwater excavation at Mahdia uncovers a bronze statue dating back approximately two millennia – depicting none other than Hermes, his winged sandals a testament to his divine nature.