Juno en Argus 1618 - 1628

"Juno en Argus" is an etching created between 1618 and 1628 by Flemish artist Moyses van Wtenbrouck. The print depicts a scene from Roman mythology where the goddess Juno, accompanied by a cow and calf, observes Argus, a giant with 100 eyes, who is guarding Io, who was transformed into a cow by Jupiter to hide her from Juno's wrath. This etching exemplifies the Baroque style, using dramatic light and shadow, detailed figures, and a dynamic composition to evoke a sense of intensity. The use of hatching and cross-hatching in this print contributes to its distinctive visual effect.