Mercury stealing the Herds of Admetus

Apollo is apparently guarding the herd of Admetus. (Ovid, 'Metamorphoses', 2).

The fresco (transferred to canvas) comes from a series painted in the Stanza di Apollo in the garden pavilion at the Villa Aldobrandini, Frascati. The very poor condition of this episode makes the identification of the painter or painters impossible.

Other paintings in this group: Villa Aldobrandini Frescoes

Apollo slaying Coronis from Villa Aldobrandini Frescoes

Domenichino and assistants

1616-18

The Judgement of Midas from Villa Aldobrandini Frescoes

Domenichino and assistants

1616-18

The Transformation of Cyparissus from Villa Aldobrandini Frescoes

Domenichino and assistants

1616-18

Apollo pursuing Daphne from Villa Aldobrandini Frescoes

Domenichino and assistants

1616-18

The Flaying of Marsyas from Villa Aldobrandini Frescoes

Domenichino and assistants

1616-18

Apollo and Neptune advising Laomedon from Villa Aldobrandini Frescoes

Domenichino and assistants

1616-18

Apollo killing the Cyclops from Villa Aldobrandini Frescoes

Domenichino and assistants

1616-18