The Rape of Europa (Reni)

The Rape of Europa
Artist Guido Reni
Year 1637–1639
Medium Oil on canvas
Location National Gallery, London
Coordinates 52°21′30.30″N 4°52′51.90″E / 52.3584167°N 4.8810833°E / 52.3584167; 4.8810833Coordinates: 52°21′30.30″N 4°52′51.90″E / 52.3584167°N 4.8810833°E / 52.3584167; 4.8810833
Owner Estate of Denis Mahon

The Rape of Europa is a painting commissioned by Władysław IV Vasa from the Italian artist Guido Reni, completed between 1637 and 1639 and showing the abduction of Europa by Zeus in the form of a bull. It was later collected by Denis Mahon,[1] who loaned it to the National Gallery, where it is still on display.

References and sources

References
  1. ↑ Finaldi, Gabriele (2011-04-28). "Sir Denis Mahon obituary". The Guardian. London.
Sources
  • "The Rape of Europa". www.nationalgallery.org.uk. Retrieved 2008-08-27.


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