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Antique Print of Io Changing into a Cow; Mercury Cuts off Argus's Head, 1733
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Antique print titled 'Io changée en Vache (..)'. This print depicts Io changing into a Cow: Mercury cutting off Argus's head. In Greek mythology, Io was a priestess of Hera in Argos, a nymph who was seduced by Zeus, who changed her into a heifer to escape detection. Her mistress Hera set ever-watchful Argus Panoptes to guard her, but Mercury / Hermes was sent to distract the guardian and slay him. This print originates from 'Tafereel, of Beschryving van den prachtigen Tempel der Zang-Godinnen' by B. Picart.
Artists and Engravers: Published by H. Chatelain, Amsterdam.
Condition: Very good, please study image carefully.
Date: 1733
Overall size: 29 x 44 cm.
Image size: 25 x 34.5 cm.
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- Dimensions:Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 11.42 in (29 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1733
- Condition:Condition: Very good, please study image carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BGI-003911stDibs: LU3054329225222
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