Herman Mijnerts Doncker (before 1620-after 1656)

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Herman Mijnerts Doncker (before 1620-after 1656)

Mercury slaying Argus, Io's sleeping guard

signed and dated lower right H. Doncker 1644, oil on panel
25 x 32.5 cm
Provenance
Anon. Sale, Sotheby's London, 20 January 1971, lot 160 (as J.H. Doncker)
Anon. Sale, Christie's London, 3 August 1973, lot 299 (as J.H. Doncker; 147 £ to Ballems)

Lot Essay

One of the few works by the artist of mythological subjects; similar to the picture of Amarillis and Mirtillo of the same date, sold in these rooms, 12 June 1990, lot 76, with ill.

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