The Abduction of Europa is a 1632 painting by Rembrandt produced with oil on a single oak panel. One of his rare mythological works, it was inspired by Ovid's Metamorphoses, part of which tells the tale of Zeus's seduction and capture of Europa. The painting shows a coastal scene with Europa being carried away in rough waters by a bull while her friends remain on shore with expressions of horror. The use of an ancient myth to impart a contemporary thought and his portrayal of the scene using the High Baroque style are two strong aspects of the work. It was also influenced by Titian's painting of the same subject 70 years earlier although there are significant differences; Rembrandt's painting is considerably less violent in nature than Titian's for example. The Abduction of Europa is now in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum in New York City, United States.Painting credit: Rembrandt