This sculpture represents Mercury (Hermes in Greek mythology), the fleet-footed messenger of the gods. Wearing his signature winged hat, the god sits with relaxed poise, one leg forward and the other bent beneath him, creating a casual but elegant posture. His right hand likely once held a caduceus, and his gaze, gently cast downward, suggests wit and calm intelligence. The detailing in the anatomy and drapery balances divine strength with a very human expressiveness.