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Juno Placing the Eyes of Argus in the Peacock's Tail

Artist Antonio Balestra (Italian, 1666-1740)

Dateca. 1714

MediumOil on canvas

DimensionsOverall: 66 x 49 in. (167.6 x 124.5 cm)
Overall, Frame: 73 1/2 x 54 x 4 in. (186.7 x 137.2 x 10.2 cm)

ClassificationsEuropean art

Credit LineGift of Mr. Emile E. Wolf

Object number52.59.2

Terms

Mythology
Peacock
Baroque

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DescriptionJuno receives the eyes of Argus from a cherub and places them on a peacock's tail. Argus lays on the ground.

Label TextAntonio Balestra Italian, 1666-1740 June Placing the Eyes of Argus in the Peacock's Tail, ca. 1714 Oil on canvas Gift of Mr. Emile E. Wolf 52.59.2