This fascinating painting offers an artistic interpretation of the planet Mercury, the closest celestial body to the sun in our solar system. Unlike the often grey and monotonous depiction of Mercury in scientific illustrations, a vibrant and colourful vision of the planet is presented here. Mercury's surface is depicted in a spectrum of colours ranging from deep blues, yellows and oranges to purples and whites. The bright, star-shaped spots scattered across the surface are particularly striking. Overall, this work captures the fascination that Mercury exerts on us despite - or perhaps because of - its proximity to the sun. It combines scientific inspiration with artistic freedom and invites the viewer to look at this planet of our solar system with new eyes.