The Rape of Europa (Reni)

The Rape of Europa
ArtistGuido Reni
Year1637–1639
MediumOil on canvas
LocationNational Gallery, London
Coordinates52°21′30.30″N 4°52′51.90″E / 52.3584167°N 4.8810833°E / 52.3584167; 4.8810833
OwnerEstate 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, to which it was presented in 2013 by the Trustees of Sir Denis Mahon's Charitable Trust through the Art Fund.[2]

References

  1. ^ Finaldi, Gabriele (2011-04-28). "Sir Denis Mahon obituary". The Guardian. London.
  2. ^ Jury, Louise (19 February 2013). "£100m Baroque paintings are given to the nation... but they must be free to see". Evening Standard.

Sources

  • "The Rape of Europa". www.nationalgallery.org.uk. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Rape_of_Europa_(Reni)&oldid=1212555128"