The Rape of Europa
- Artist
- Guido Reni
- Date
- 1637 - 1639
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Mythological painting
- Location
- National Gallery
"The Rape of Europa" is a striking mythological painting by Guido Reni, completed between 1637 and 1639. This Baroque masterpiece was commissioned by Władysław IV Vasa and depicts the myth of Europa’s abduction by Zeus in the form of a bull. Rendered on canvas using oil paints, it exemplifies dynamic movement and emotional intensity characteristic of the period. The painting was later acquired by Denis Mahon and loaned to the National Gallery in 2013, where it continues to captivate viewers with its dramatic storytelling.
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