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Rare original etching Mercury and Argus circa 1640. Etching on antique laid paper presented matted and framed. Print size 9 …
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Rare original etching Mercury and Argus circa 1640. Etching on antique laid paper presented matted and framed. Print size 9 11/16” x 11 13/17”
Overall framed size 13 x 17” a genuine Renaissance era artwork.
Biography;
Simone Cantarini or Simone da Pesaro, called il Pesarese (Baptized on 21 August 1612 – 15 October 1648) was an Italian painter and etcher. He is known mainly for his history paintings and portraits executed in an original style, which united aspects of Bolognese classicism with a bold naturalism.
The myth of Mercury and Argus tells of the Roman god Mercury (also known as Hermes in Greek mythology) being sent by Jupiter (Zeus) to kill Argus, a giant with a hundred eyes, in order to free Io, who had been transformed into a heifer. Mercury, known for his cunning, lulls Argus to sleep with his music before beheading him. This story is a popular subject in art, with numerous paintings and other depictions by various artists
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- Dimensions
- 13ʺW × 1ʺD × 17ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- 17th Century
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Etching
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Ebony
- Condition Notes
- Antique condition professional restoration to upper corners and minor tears. wear to edges and age discoloration. Antique condition professional restoration to upper corners and minor tears. wear to edges and age discoloration. less
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