Juno Commanding Argus to Keep Watch on Io (1655 – 1683) — Nicolaes Pietersz. Berchem
Juno Commanding Argus to Keep Watch on Io (1655 – 1683) is an artwork by Nicolaes Pietersz. Berchem. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- Juno Commanding Argus to Keep Watch on Io (1655 – 1683)
- Artist
- Nicolaes Pietersz. Berchem (Dutch, 1620 – 1683)
- Subject collection
- Love & goddesses
The mythology behind the named subject
Hera is queen of the Olympian gods and is associated with marriage. Her Roman counterpart is Juno. Stories about her frequently concern royal authority, marriage, and her relationship with Zeus.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with Juno Commanding Argus to Keep Watch on Io (1655 – 1683)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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