Painting by Salvator Rosa (1615-1673) entitled "Mercury, Argus, and Io" (c. 1653-54).
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Image courtesy of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri (Purchase: Nelson Trust).
 

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