The sculptor completed it when Mercury was calculated to be at exact inferior conjunction, ie aligned with and between the Sun and Earth. The sculptor began it on 14th February of the same year the day of the previous inferior conjunction of Mercury.
'Shakespeare' refers to the dates of many such conjunctions, generally through wordplay on saints' days and religious feasts. It is key to many things in her/his/their plays.
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Those attending may be interested in this statue of Mercury in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O18105/mercury-statuette-minelli-antonio/
The sculptor completed it when Mercury was calculated to be at exact inferior conjunction, ie aligned with and between the Sun and Earth. The sculptor began it on 14th February of the same year the day of the previous inferior conjunction of Mercury.
'Shakespeare' refers to the dates of many such conjunctions, generally through wordplay on saints' days and religious feasts. It is key to many things in her/his/their plays.
If anyone is interested to know more please contact me through my substack.
Dear Annabel,
Thank you so much for sharing this lovely tribute to Alexander. I am very much looking forward to attending the event.
Best,
Cheryl