Mercurius en Argus 1881

"Mercurius en Argus" is an 1881 etching by Albert Ludovic Paul Emile Antony Duvivier, depicting a scene from Greek mythology. The artwork portrays the Greek god Mercury, also known as Hermes, in a peaceful landscape with the hundred-eyed giant Argus Panoptes. The scene is likely inspired by the myth of the god Mercury killing the giant Argus, who was assigned to guard the cow Io. The etching showcases the detailed work of Duvivier, a French artist who specialized in the art of printmaking.