Juno zet de ogen van Argus in de staart van haar pauw 1655 - 1761

"Juno zet de ogen van Argus in de staart van haar pauw" (Juno places the eyes of Argus in the tail of her peacock) is an anonymous etching depicting the Roman goddess Juno, seated on a throne with a peacock at her side, receiving the head of Argus from Mercury. This 17th-century print, housed in the Rijksmuseum, illustrates a myth where Juno, jealous of the nymph Io, transforms Argus into a peacock, incorporating his eyes into the bird's tail. The engraving showcases intricate detail and nuanced portrayal of the figures, creating a striking composition with the mythical narrative at its core.