The Rape of Europa (Goya)
| The Rape of Europa | |
|---|---|
| Spanish: El rapto de Europa[1] | |
 | |
| Artist | Francisco Goya(1746-1828)[2] |
| Year | 1772[3] |
| Dimensions | 47 cm × 68 cm (19 in × 27 in) |
| Location | Private Collection[4] |
The Rape of Europa (
Europa's abduction by the Greek god Zeus
in the form of a bull. The classical theme from Greek mythology has also been painted by numerous Old Masters.
See also
- Depictions of Europa in art and literature
- List of works by Francisco Goya
Bibliography
Instituto del Patrimonio Cultural de España
References
- ISBN 978-0-8165-1652-0.
- ^ Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Instituto de Investigaciones Estéticas (1967). Anales.
- ISBN 978-0-89236-743-6.
- ISBN 9780714816197.
- ^ Catálogo de las exposiciones de arte en ... Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Instituto de Investigaciones Estéticas. 1964.
External links
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