Landscape with Mercury Raising His Sword to Kill a Sleeping Argus

Workshop of Hendrick Goltzius, after Hendrick Goltzius

National Gallery of Art

This is a detailed drawing depicting a mythological scene. The image shows a figure near a tree holding a thick branch, with another figure resting at the tree's base. A cow stands nearby, while a dynamic dog is positioned to the right. In the background are clouds and a structure or temple. The artwork features intricate line work and shading, creating a classical and illustrative texture.