| The Rape of Europa | |
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| Artist | Guido Reni |
| Year | 1637–1639 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
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| 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, to which it was presented in 2013 by the Trustees of Sir Denis Mahon's Charitable Trust through the Art Fund.[2]
References
- Finaldi, Gabriele (2011-04-28). "Sir Denis Mahon obituary". The Guardian. London.
- 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.