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Idinone ea Mopso Argonoti guidati da Apollo

Balthasar Moncornet

1634

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Mythology

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Idinone ea Mopso Argonoti guidati da Apollo is a 1634 ink by Balthasar Moncornet, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Balthasar Moncornet
When & what style?: 1634 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a crowded ship with a mix of people and gods. At the front, Apollo stands on a high platform, holding a bow. Around him, sailors and mythical figures wave flags labeled with names like *Mopso* and *Idmone*. The ship is packed with ornate details—curved railings, swirling clouds, and tiny figures below deck. The text at the bottom reads *Idmone ea Mopso Argonoti guidati da Apollo*, hinting this is about the Argonauts, a group from Greek myth. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Moncornet made prints like this.

About the artist

Artist

Balthasar Moncornet

Balthasar Moncornet (1600, Rouen – 1668, Paris) was a French painter, engraver, and tapissier revered for his depictions of around 45 different prominent figures of the 17th century.

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