This image displays a vertically oriented, light-colored stone relief carving depicting a standing, nude male figure

This image displays a vertically oriented, light-colored stone relief carving depicting a standing, nude male figure. The artifact is a section of the "Pillar of the Nautes," specifically depicting the god Mercury, and is located within the **Musée de Cluny - Musée national du Moyen Âge** at 6 Place Paul Painlevé, 75005 Paris, France. The subject is a full-length, front-facing male figure, carved in high relief. The figure possesses an athletic build with defined musculature, short curly hair, and a youthful face looking forward. His right arm is raised and bent at the elbow, with the hand partially obscured or damaged. His left arm is bent, held closer to the body, with the hand indistinct. The figure is depicted with a prominent phallus. His legs are slightly parted, and his feet rest upon a low, stylized base feature with three distinct, possibly circular or triangular, elements visible at the front. The stone material, likely limestone or sandstone, exhibits a granular texture and shows signs of age, wear, and minor pitting across its surface. The edges of the relief panel are rough and uneven, indicating the fragment's historical context or method of extraction. The background is a uniformly blurred light gray, suggesting an indoor museum or gallery setting. A dark, reflective surface, likely a display case or a dark wall with a reflective object, is partially visible on the left, along with a blurred, lighter horizontal line suggesting a shelf. No other individuals or direct interactions are depicted within the frame.