Mercury, in a cloud, gives an envelope to a boy, who is helping a man with his administration. In the foreground a packed camel and personifications of America, Africa, Asia and Europe. On the ground, objects related to trade, shipping and justice. On the columns on both sides are depictions of Suriname and several important European cities, with Amsterdam at the center. At the bottom of the print a poem praising Europe's trade with the rest of the world, Allegorical depiction of Mercury with personifications of Africa, America, Asia and Europe, print maker: Hendrik Post, (mentioned on object

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