The Rape of Europa (Reni)

The Rape of Europa
Artist Guido Reni
Year 1637-1639
Type Oil on canvas
Location National Gallery, London
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.

External links

  1. ^ http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2011/apr/28/sir-denis-mahon-obituary?INTCMP=SRCH