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Mercury puts Argus to Sleep or Mercurio Addormenta Argo
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Mercury puts Argus to Sleep or Mercurio Addormenta Argo
STC415818 Mercury puts Argus to Sleep or Mercurio Addormenta Argo, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo, Luigi (1764-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: P. Ovidii Nasonis Metamorphoseon Libri XV cum Appositis Italico Carmine* Interpretationibus ac Notis, 5 VoLS (Florence, 1824, repr. 1832). Book I; Argus: A man with one hundred eyes whom Juno sets to keep guard over Io in cow form. He is killed by Mercury and Juno sets his eyes into the tail of the peacock. Mercury: Sometimes, but not always, equated with the Greek Hermes, Mercury is the god of trade and profit.
); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22674992
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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Mercury Puts Argus to Sleep - A Captivating Mythological Encounter
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. In this hand-coloured engraving titled "Mercury puts Argus to Sleep or Mercurio Addormenta Argo" we witness a mesmerizing scene from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Created by the talented artist Luigi Ademollo in Florence, 1832, this print takes us back to ancient Roman mythology. The illustration portrays the moment when Mercury, the swift-footed messenger of the gods and god of trade and profit, lulls Argus into a deep slumber. Argus, a man with one hundred eyes assigned by Juno to guard over Io in her transformed cow state, succumbs to Mercury's enchanting music played on his melodious instrument. As we delve into this classical mythological narrative, we are reminded of the power dynamics between gods and mortals. The tired expression on Mercury's face suggests both determination and cunning as he successfully accomplishes his mission under Juno's command. Ademollo skillfully captures the essence of this transformative tale through intricate details such as yawns escaping from sleeping figures and musical notes floating in the air. The delicate hand-colouring adds depth and vibrancy to each element within the composition. This remarkable artwork not only showcases Ademollo's artistic prowess but also transports us back in time to an era where myths were woven into everyday life. It invites us to explore Ovid's epic tales while marveling at the beauty
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