Mercury and the Sleeping Argus
This scene revolves around the cow in the background, Jupiter’s beloved Io. Jupiter changed her into a cow to hide his adultery from his jealous spouse, Juno. But since Juno asked for the cow as a present, Jupiter had to concede. Juno had the cow guarded by Argus, whereupon Jupiter sent Mercury to kill Argus. Mercury first lulled Argus to sleep with music and stories.
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Mercury and the Sleeping Argus
This scene revolves around the cow in the background, Jupiter’s beloved Io. Jupiter changed her into a cow to hide his adultery from his jealous spouse, Juno. But since Juno asked for the cow as a present, Jupiter had to concede. Juno had the cow guarded by Argus, whereupon Jupiter sent Mercury to kill Argus. Mercury first lulled Argus to sleep with music and stories.
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Legaat van mevrouw M. Tirion-Scheltes
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M. Tirion-Scheltes Bequest
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Alles draait hier om de koe op ...... ek en verhalen en doodt Argus.
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This scene revolves around the ...... sleep with music and stories.
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BK-NM-8338-B
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Rijksmuseum
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Mercurius en de slapende Argus
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Mercury and the Sleeping Argus
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1610
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1610
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extent
breedte 15,6 cm
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dikte 1,0 cm
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height 13.1 cm
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hoogte 13,1 cm
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thickness 1.0 cm
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width 15.6 cm
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Collectie: edele metalen
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eerste kwart 17e eeuw
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first quarter 17th century
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