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The Rape of Europa
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
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Jupiter abducts Europa in the guise of a bull. Her handmaids try to stop the animal but they are hindered by Nereids. Mercury flying in the air sees the drama happen. To the right in the waves stands Neptune with his trident.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineDe roof van Europa. c. 1592. Zacharias Dolendo. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
