Landschap met Argus bij Io als koe en Mercurius in de lucht 1612 - 1664

This anonymous etching, "Landschap met Argus bij Io als koe en Mercurius in de lucht," is a small work dating from between 1612 and 1664. The image depicts a landscape scene with a shepherd resting near a rustic shed and a cow, likely Io, transformed into a bovine by Zeus's jealous wife Hera. The composition features detailed trees and a distant view, characteristic of Dutch landscape etchings. The print is currently held in the Rijksmuseum, showcasing the artistic traditions of the Dutch Golden Age.