Mercury, Argus, and Io

Artist: Salvator Rosa
Artwork: Mercury, Argus, and Io
Description: The painting depicts the story of Mercury, Argus, and Io from Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Mercury is depicted as a young man with a winged hat and staff, while Argus is depicted as a giant with multiple eyes. Io is depicted as a young woman who has been transformed into a cow.
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