Ecole française vers 1680

The photography is slightly too contrasted. The painting is in good overall condition. It was relined properly sixty years ago. There are two small lacks under the cow on the left, and two small lacks under the right arm of Argus. We notice upheavals and restorations in the leaves of the trees, on the upper right part. Very slight restorations in Argus and Mercure legs. Painting in good overall condition but will need restoration.
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