Mercury and Battus
119.0 x 178.0 cm
The story of the old shepherd Battus, who, having witnessed Mercury"s theft of a herd of cattle, promised not to disclose the secret, is recounted in Ovid’s Metamorphoses (II: 668 ff.). When tested by the god, shown here in the guise of a young shepherd, he pointed to the foot of the mountain where the cattle were hidden. Mercury then turned him into a stone. The picture was once attributed to Poussin. Its authorship is established by an engraving bearing Millet"s name.
Francisque Millet(1642 – 1679)
Francisque Millet (1642-1679): Flemish-French Baroque painter of serene Italianate landscapes & figures, influenced by Poussin. Discover his legacy & artworks!
作品詳細
- 作品名: Mercury and Battus
- 作家: Francisque Millet
- 作品サイズ: 119.0 x 178.0 cm
- 技法: Landscape
- 著作権の状態: パブリックドメイン
- 主要な色: Espresso
- 彩度: Monochromatic