Mercury and Io, Willem Ossenbeeck, 1632
Dutch Golden Age
1632
38.0 x 56.0 cm
Mercury and Io. The Juno turned into a cow Io is returned by Mercury to her father Inachus. A herd of cows on the left, two horses on the right. Inachus' feet have a dog.
willem ossenbeeck (1631 – 1679)
Explore the marine & coastal scenes of Willem Ossenbeeck, a Dutch painter known for his detailed seascapes, beach scenes, and genre works from 17th-century Antwerp.
About this artwork
- Title: Mercury and Io, Willem Ossenbeeck, 1632
- Artist: willem ossenbeeck
- Year: 1632
- Original dimensions: 38.0 x 56.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color palette: Dark
- Keywords: mythology art , golden hour art , willem ossenbeeck
- Color hue: Yellow-Green Range
- Color intensity: Balanced