The Rape of Europa (Goya)

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.

ArtistFrancisco Goya(1746-1828)^[2]

Year1772^[3]

Dimensions47 cm × 68 cm (19 in × 27 in)

Location

• Private Collection^[4]

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The Rape of Europa
El rapto de Europa[1] (Spanish)
Artist	Francisco Goya(1746-1828)[2]
Year	1772[3]
Dimensions	47 cm × 68 cm (19 in × 27 in)
Location	Private Collection[4]

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