1637
oil
panel
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
Mercury and Argus is a 1637 oil by Jacob Jordaens, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at National Gallery of Victoria.
In this painting, a man sits on the ground, wearing a red cloak and a white cloth wrapped around his waist. He holds a staff in his right hand and gazes to the right. A dog sits beside him, looking up. Behind them, four cows stand in a field, with trees and a blue sky in the background. The man's facial expression is serious, and his body language conveys a sense of calmness. The cows seem to be grazing peacefully, adding to the serene atmosphere of the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to explore the style of Jacob Jordaens.
Jacques (Jacob) Jordaens (19 May 1593 – 18 October 1678) was a Flemish painter, draughtsman and a designer of tapestries and prints.
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