The Rape of Europa | |
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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 (Spanish: El rapto de Europa) is a 1772 painting created by Spanish painter and printmaker Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes[5] (1746–1828) depicting 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.