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Mercury Killing Argus

Jacob Jordaens (Flemish, 1593–1678)

Mercury Killing Argus

Jacob Jordaens (Flemish, 1593–1678)
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Period

Baroque

Theme

Daily Life

Medium

etching

Current Location

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

The Story

Mercury Killing Argus by Jacob Jordaens (Flemish, 1593–1678).

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.