A 16th century allegorical figure of the planet Mercury

A full-length allegorical figure representing the planet Mercury in the form of the Roman god. He stands holding his caduceus and purse, a cockerel at his feet. In the four corners are vignettes: the zodiac signs Gemini & Virgo, a hen and another caduceus. Plate 6 of seven illustrations of the planets of the Solar System, plus a titlepage, engraved and published by Crispijn de Passe the Elder (1564-1637).