Art, Myth & Old Masters · 18th century
€ 640
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Very good. Please review the images for further condition details.
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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