The Rape of Europa (Reni)
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| Artist | Guido Reni |
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| Year | 1637–1639 |
| Type | Oil on canvas |
| Location | National Gallery, London |
| 52°21′30.30″N 4°52′51.90″E / 52.3584167°N 4.8810833°ECoordinates: 52°21′30.30″N 4°52′51.90″E / 52.3584167°N 4.8810833°E | |
| 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
- ↑ 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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