Mercury and Argus

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to explore this amazing painting with you all today! It's called "Mercury and Argus." Can you say "Mercury and Argus"? nn This painting is like a window into a really old story. See all the pretty colors? The green grass, the blue sky, and even the brown rocks – they all tell a story! nn Look closely! Do you see the two men near the water? The one with no clothes on is Mercury. He's like a superhero messenger for the other gods! The other man hiding is Argus. He has a secret… he has one hundred eyes! Can you imagine having that many eyes? nn Mercury is holding something special – it's a magic wand! He used it to make Argus fall asleep. Why do you think Mercury wanted Argus to fall asleep? nn Look at all the tiny details the artist added. See the cows in the background? And the leaves on the trees? The artist worked really hard to make this painting look so real! nn "Mercury and Argus" is a story about being clever and sometimes a little bit sneaky. We can learn a lot from old stories like this one. nn Now, let's move on to the next painting and see what other adventures we can find!