The Rape of Europa (Reni)
Painting by Guido Reni From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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| Artist | Guido Reni |
| Year | 1637–1639 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Location | National Gallery, London |
| 52°21′30.30″N 4°52′51.90″E | |
| Owner | Estate of Denis Mahon |
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