Mercury and Argus

Attributed to Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael

Associated Names
Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael

Artist, Dutch, c. 1566 - 1638

The picture shows an illustration of a scene with various figures and animals in a landscape where the horizon is not visible. The drawing is done from a slightly elevated angle, showing a view of the setting. The scene depicts figures, trees, animals, and foliage, all interconnected. The illustration uses bold outlines and light shading to create depth and movement. The color scheme is mainly brown, gray, and black on a faded tan background, giving it an aged look.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with gray-brown wash on laid paper squared with brown ink

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 13.2 x 19.6 cm (5 3/16 x 7 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1973.41.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Eric Deudon); purchased by NGA, 1973.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1985

  • Graphics Survey Exhibition, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., 1985-1986.

2015

  • Pleasue and Piety: The Art of Joachim Wtewael, Centraal Museum, Utrecht; National Gallery of Art, Washingto; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2015, no. 52.

Wikidata ID

Q64536871

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