Landscape with Mercury and Argus, c. 1570 (oil on panel)
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Landscape with Mercury and Argus, c. 1570 (oil on panel)
XOS1765656 Landscape with Mercury and Argus, c.1570 (oil on panel) by Flemish School, (16th century); 35.6x45.7 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Jupiters wife Hera finds out he has fallen in love with Io so he transforms the nymph into a beautiful white cow for her safety. Hera, seeing his plan, asks for the cow as a present and sets Argus to guard it. Jupiter asks his son Mercury to play Argus to sleep with his flute so he can cut his head off.); Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 12701091
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Argos Cliffs Deception Enchantment Flute Heifer Hermes Magic Messenger Metamorphoses Ovid Winged Winged Helmet Argus Panoptes
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This print showcases the mesmerizing artwork titled "Landscape with Mercury and Argus" by the Flemish School, dating back to the 16th century. The painting, measuring 35.6x45.7 cm, is housed in the prestigious J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, USA. The scene depicted in this masterpiece stems from Greek mythology and tells a tale of love, deception, and transformation. Jupiter's wife Hera discovers his infatuation with Io and transforms her into a beautiful white cow for protection. Cunningly aware of Jupiter's plan, Hera demands the cow as a gift and assigns Argus Panoptes to guard it diligently. In an attempt to rescue Io from her bovine form, Jupiter enlists his son Mercury to lull Argus into slumber using his enchanting flute melodies before beheading him swiftly. This dramatic narrative unfolds amidst a breathtaking landscape adorned with towering trees and majestic cliffs. The painting beautifully captures Hermes (Mercury), portrayed as a winged messenger wearing his iconic winged helmet while playing the flute near Argus' resting place. The artist skillfully combines elements of classical Greek mythology with romantic landscapes to create an evocative composition that transports viewers into this mythical realm. This remarkable piece serves as both an artistic marvel and a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with ancient legends and tales of gods and mortals entwined in extraordinary circumstances.
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