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A pencil sketch of a mythological scene, depicting Mercury lulling Argus to sleep with an enchanted flute.
Mercury and Argus is a painting by Jean Antoine Verschaeren, depicting the mythological story of Mercury's slaying of the giant Argus, who had a hundred eyes. The artwork captures the dramatic moment when Mercury, sent by Juno, uses his cunning to lull Argus to sleep before striking him down. This piece demonstrates Rubens' mastery of light, shadow, and emotion. For more details, see the link below.
