Mercury Killing Argus (1665) — Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder
Mercury Killing Argus (1665) is an artwork by Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder. 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
- Mercury Killing Argus (1665)
- Artist
- Georg Andreas Wolfgang the Elder (German, 1631 – 1716)
- Subject collection
- Gods & heroes
The mythology behind the named subject
Hermes, identified with Mercury by the Romans, is the messenger of the gods and a guide between worlds. His imagery often includes winged sandals and the caduceus. In one story he kills the many-eyed guardian Argus.
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 Mercury Killing Argus (1665)
The balanced proportions can sit comfortably on a smaller wall or within a considered grouping. Start with the space around the artwork, then choose a print size that leaves the composition easy to see.
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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